Ok you guys, here's an opportunity to make up my mind for me (since I'm too lame). I've got a '70 Malibu fake SS. see http://members.tripod.com/dfdoler for a quick picture. It's a small block 350/TH350/2.73 8.2" 10-bolt snooze-mobile now.
I've done the SB to BB brainstorming and wonder if I'd be living out of cardboard box from the cost of it all and if it would ever run again. My inclination is to build a SB motor, buy a TCI or BM Turbo 350 with a 2400 converter install a 3.73 12-bolt posi rear for good measure.
Question is - Installing a BB requires new springs, radiator, support parts, headers, TH400, crossmember, exhaust work to mach the headers along with cost of BB parts and work.
Is it THAT big of a deal or is it ego ? Would a nicely warmed up small block and all the saving that go with it make YOU happy or would you morgage the house and kids for the rat ?
I trust your opinion. You've never let me down before!
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members.tripod.com/dfdolerjr
I've done the SB to BB brainstorming and wonder if I'd be living out of cardboard box from the cost of it all and if it would ever run again. My inclination is to build a SB motor, buy a TCI or BM Turbo 350 with a 2400 converter install a 3.73 12-bolt posi rear for good measure.
Question is - Installing a BB requires new springs, radiator, support parts, headers, TH400, crossmember, exhaust work to mach the headers along with cost of BB parts and work.
Is it THAT big of a deal or is it ego ? Would a nicely warmed up small block and all the saving that go with it make YOU happy or would you morgage the house and kids for the rat ?
I trust your opinion. You've never let me down before!

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members.tripod.com/dfdolerjr