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Originally Posted by 70rs
Hello Nick,
If you have the option and the money is not an issue then the 502 makes more sense. You will have a lot of room to grow with that. The 468 can be punched out more too(not much though), but the 502 is a better bang for the buck IMO.
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Originally Posted by 70rs
I THINK the 502 has a forged bottom end Dave. And yes, the 454 can be punched out and taken to 496 inches but that about does it. The 502 is a different block and can be taken out beyond that (not sure how far though, I think at least 540). My only point was that if money is not a consideration then the 502 would give him more room to grow down the road.  |
Yes that is kinda what I was thinking also or wanting to confirm. I understand going the 502 route will take up more money out of the hole but I have no idea if I will want more later and I want to be wise early than say "crap, I should have....
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Originally Posted by Vegas69
Are these run ready engines or do they need work?
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Both are fresh builds never in a car but dyno'd with build sheets. They are stated to be between the 550-600hp range. I am waiting on the specs of the 502 build.
Again I do want to say thanks to everyone that has helped on input good or bad about my personal questions on my engine decision. It's been along time for me from my young SBC 383 stroker days and man alot has changed. Tons more options and of course when I was younger money was alot tighter so I never was looking at BBC's.....so pretty much I am a newbie on what I want and just want to feel good about what I pick and spend my money on. To save money it's best to know what you are trying to buy so you make sure it's the right purchase the first time....not the 3rd time after and wasting money
Thanks guys!!