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Originally Posted by 70rs
Have you ever had a chance to drive something with a 600hp big block? It's hard to describe. But with all the magazines and builds spouting off about these huge numbers (700hp LS builds, 500hp small blocks) it can get a little out of perspective as to how much power and torque there really is on tap. When you have a chance to drive something with a well built big block you will forget the Dmax idea. 600hp in a street car with good suspension and brakes is a real eye opener.
If you want something to compare to, go test drive a new Corvette. Those are rated at 430hp (I believe) at the crank. Get on it a bit on the freeway and feel the torque. Then imagine a 150hp and about the same in torque increase. You will see that 600hp is MORE than enough in a street car. And it is a total riot to play with. I have driven several Chevelles up here (local Teamchevelle.com members) with 400-500hp big blocks, TKO600 and automatic trans, some set up for corners and some for drag racing only. Only way to describe 500hp at full throttle is AWESOME!!  |
It's been a long time sense being in a BBC classic car. I will have to find one to ride in local. Ill be the first to say I don't need any of this power but it's more like a good looking wheel, it's the "look" of what you want to see on your car. This car is not for anytype of racing so the true aspect of power is not the main focus.
All the help on this has been great to open my eye to options not thought about and also get me in line of what I need to know or look at before I waste my money on the wrong things.
