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  1. 09-16-2004 06:45 PM #1
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    318hp/454ciBB vs 367hp/357ciSB

     



    torque. it's all about torque.

    500lbft@1500rpm of torque Big Block vs 400lbft@3500rpm of torque Small block

    what would be better for a 4000 plus pound pickup truck?
    had a rebuilt 355SB chevy
    it lasted 42,000km
    Got another rebuilt 355SB
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    I still have not had a powerful engine.

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    454. With the extra torque you can gear it higher and get better mileage.
    Right engine, Wrong Wheels
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    Re: 318hp/454ciBB vs 367hp/357ciSB

     



    Originally posted by POWER2BURN
    torque. it's all about torque.

    500lbft@1500rpm of torque Big Block vs 400lbft@3500rpm of torque Small block

    what would be better for a 4000 plus pound pickup truck?
    depend on what you'er hauling, lumber or ass. if you,er hauling lumber go with the 454.
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    Most of the time haulin ass.

    the 3.73 gears are keepers till they break.

    with the extra torque down low of the big block. maybe I would just spin my way trough the gears or break something.

    wanting most improvement for least money in the long run.
    had a rebuilt 355SB chevy
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  6. 09-17-2004 11:39 AM #5
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    actually haulin both fire wod and ass plus a bit of towing wagons.

    well I could put in a set of 2.76 rear gears.

    wow with them gears a 454 would still have more grunt in 1st gear.

    plus turn only 1775rpm @ 90km/h (56mph)
    had a rebuilt 355SB chevy
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