Well, I personally would rather have the big block if I were selling it, not probably not be willing to do all the work. Let's face it, in general, men see BIG as virility, even if it is just a motor. A perfect example, as we speak I am doing a quote to build a engine package for a KILLER 4 X 4 Avalanche monster truck show vehicle, This thing will do nothing more then drive on and off the trailer, and possibly around the show grounds, yet the owner insist on having 632 inches of blown injected big block. When I explained we could save $10,000 on a short block doing a 454 which would look the same, he specifically WANTS to be able to tell admirers "It is A 632"
If it is only going to cost your friend a net of a few grand, which I think he is way off, then go for it. But I would do the math again if I were him. Will the car be worth more, yeah, will it me worth enough additional money to justify the work, I would not do it.
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