what is better ford or chevy (small blocks)

« **on:** May 20, 2007, 09:52:29 AM »

I'm looking for a small block for my buggy. But I don't know what to put in it. I like fords but I have a chevy. What I need is something lite and powerful. I don't want to run a computer. I need around 250 to 300hp now and than I will built the motor to 450 to 550hp later. I have a 350 now with 550+ but it's in my truck and don't want to rob it of I don't have to.

« **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 09:57:08 AM »

Do you do your own engine work or do you pay to have it done?

« **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:16:01 AM »

Considering you dont have a block to begin with , I'm gonna go with chevy . You can probably dig a hole in your yard and find chevy parts.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:31:27 AM »

no motor, starting scratch. motor work don't matter. I have a ford guy and I can built chevys

« **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:28:16 PM »

Go Chevy....Fords suck ass....really they do.

« **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:42:38 PM »

Quote from: Quickjet on May 20, 2007, 03:28:16 PM

Go Chevy....Fords suck ass....really they do.

you must be a chevy fan! chevy trucks suck ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they really do, it true!!!!!!!!!

« **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:25:14 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 03:42:38 PM

you must be a chevy fan! chevy trucks suck ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they really do, it true!!!!!!!!!

We can agree on outboards but you don't know shizzz about trucks! Chevy trucks R second to none!

« **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:44:55 PM »

Quote from: warlock on May 20, 2007, 04:25:14 PM

We can agree on outboards but you don't know shizzz about trucks! Chevy trucks R second to none!

Does the R mean stuck in reverse!!!! Just because a know trucks, don't get mad.

« **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 05:04:57 PM »

I like Ford and Chevy trucks, but unfortunately Ford hasn't been able to figure out how to build a transmission to match the reliability of the rest of the truck. Anyone who disagree's that Ford transmission's (stock) don't suk has got to know they're wrong. Read the Trader in the Ford section, you'll read over and over new trans new trans new trans etc...

My 2001 Ford F-150, which I really like driving, is the way of the future. Plastic intake manifold, clutch needed at 55,000 miles, 3rd gear problems, etc...

« **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2007, 05:35:56 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 04:44:55 PM

Does the R mean stuck in reverse!!!! Just because a know trucks, don't get mad.

Allisons don't get stuck in reverse! Ohh yea...They have a 6 speed...Ohh yea they have 365HP...Ohh yea they have 660 Torque....Ohh yea mine got fuk'n stole'n a week ago so I'm gettin' my new '07 Classic Mon....

« **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:18:53 PM »

you need to go get a super duty. Both trucks run strong. no tran problems. My excursion is the best. Both are diesels. In my f350 that I use for work, I always have over a ton in it. (daily) THe excursion tow like a dream. It's a way better truck than need chevy truck. And it halls 8 people to the river. Just do the maintain like you should.

« **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:22:09 PM »

Look at the HP and Torque numbers...not ta mention the looks...My old '04 Duramax would tow my 12K pound weekend warrior down I-8 at 85 all day long...Can beat a chevy just look at Nascar...And every other old hot rod ford they all have Chevy's....Least ya' got an Outboard!

« **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:24:31 PM »

excursion got 22mpg on the way to LA. both get only 16 mpg towing (both are lifted too) What das a chevy suburban get. Oh do they even put diesels in them?

« **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:32:58 PM »

Quote from: warlock on May 20, 2007, 06:22:09 PM

Look at the HP and Torque numbers...not ta mention the looks...My old '04 Duramax would tow my 12K pound weekend warrior down I-8 at 85 all day long...Can beat a chevy just look at Nascar...And every other old hot rod ford they all have Chevy's....Least ya' got an Outboard!

your just like a jet boater

I can tow my 26 feet gearbox which is the heaviest toybox made. which I think it's 15k+ loaded. 80+ all the way to the river. stock not chipped If you want to go for speed, my old ford truck had all the motor/tran up grades and brake up grades you can get. I pulled the hill at 95+ with my gearbox in tow.

« **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:35:34 PM »

back to the top. I need to pick one sbf or sbc?

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« **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:42:50 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 06:18:53 PM

you need to go get a super duty. Both trucks run strong. no tran problems. My excursion is the best. Both are diesels. In my f350 that I use for work, I always have over a ton in it. (daily) THe excursion tow like a dream. It's a way better truck than need chevy truck. And it halls 8 people to the river. Just do the maintain like you should.

Do those Ford deisels use Ford transmission's? (Sorry about screwing up the thread, I just gotta know!)

« **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:47:23 PM »

yes, i think so. there are two different one. my best friend works for ford, so all my shit is maintained by him. he said that both trucks have the better tran in them. i checked with him before i bought them.

« **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:55:10 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 06:32:58 PM

your just like a jet boater I can tow my 26 feet gearbox which is the heaviest toybox made. which I think it's 15k+ loaded. 80+ all the way to the river. stock not chipped If you want to go for speed, my old ford truck had all the motor/tran up grades and brake up grades you can get. I pulled the hill at 95+ with my gearbox in tow.

Wish I had a Diesel Minivan...

Four doors and I can put a Rhino in the back while I tow my boat...

Again...look at the stock HP and torque numbers...Just like a jet boater against a Merc.....You loose...

« **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:57:18 PM »

just like you racing me. you loose or your single ve my twin,again you loose.

« **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:58:01 PM »

I have owned SB Ford 351W and 351 C I liked the Clevland much better. I also had a 350 chevy and a 400 SB the 350 reminded me of my 351W the 400 was built to the hilt and dyno'ed at 750HP so of course it was my favorite

I never had transmission problems with any of them and all but the 400 were stock. I do know that 350 Chevy parts are easy to find used, but both are widely available new.

« **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2007, 06:58:47 PM »

I'm saling my twin outboard and going to a jet. because of warlock likes chevys.

« **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:00:44 PM »

Quote from: The Chaz on May 20, 2007, 06:58:01 PM

I have owned SB Ford 351W and 351 C I liked the Clevland much better. I also had a 350 chevy and a 400 SB the 350 reminded me of my 351W the 400 was built to the hilt and dyno'ed at 750HP so of course it was my favorite I never had transmission problems with any of them and all but the 400 were stock. I do know that 350 Chevy parts are easy to find used, but both are widely available new.

thanks, I think i will go for the 350 it's cheap

« **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:01:03 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 06:58:47 PM

I'm saling my twin outboard and going to a jet. because of warlock likes chevys.

Thank god! You were embarrassing me with the whole I pull my boat with an oversized minivan crap...

J/K

« **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:01:56 PM »

Quote from: bkplesh on May 20, 2007, 07:00:44 PM

thanks, I think i will go for the 350 it's cheap

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« **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:03:41 PM »

350's are a dime a dozen and except for the two versions (two piece rear main seal vs. one piece rear main seal) hick-up they are interchangeable as hell.

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