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.
It might be easier to set that buggy up with a chebby small block, but obviously I'd prefer the Ford.
If you looked closely at the details of both of the engines' internals side-by-side, you'd probably make the same choice. I think it would be easier to get the desired HP from the factory Ford parts. Aluminum heads will make it a toss-up power-wise, although I'd still prefer the Ford's shortblock.
Generally, Ford's offering is just better, design-wise; why do you think that Ford designed
both of these smallblocks in question and then unloaded the eco motor to GM's chebby division?
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