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04-28-2008, 08:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
MontegoMan351
 
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Re: 460 for a 351 Cleveland

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Originally Posted by dfree383 View Post
A stroker Big block in a heavy car will waste a 351C powered one.
Whaaa-huuu-huuut?

It takes a stroker big block to beat a Cleveland?

One thing to take in to consideration it the added weight of the 460/C6, etc. Especially over the front wheels, I would definately look in to larger front brakes, springs, sway bar, etc.

Even with my mild Cleveland, I've still had people ask if it's a big block...especially after propelling a 4 door land yacht that well.

I'd build the Cleveland if it were me...also, you have a better selection of transmissions that'll bolt up without expensive adapters. AOD...with internal upgrades to handle the power, 4R70W with a Baumann controller, several 5/6 speed manuals...all since it uses the small block bellhousing bolt pattern.
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