Big Block vs Small Block RED

[Alan Sargent]

Originally Posted by Bill Baer

No, you shouldn'e be totally against SBC REDs they are the least expensive to build and maintain and they have the same midplate as a bigblock and if they have the front motor plate for a BBC that could be a plus.
You absolutely can win races with a SBC and on a marginal track the lighter weight and less torque could be an advantage.
However I (and I suspect most super comp racers) consider big MPH as a tactical advantage when driving the finish line and that kind of power requires a BBC usually >500c.i.d.
So consider how you intend to race, will you bracket race, super comp or both?

I'm with Bill Baer. Also,IMO, you need a bunch of torque to hit the tires hard enough to get the dragster to hook consistently....the weight of the big block on the back is a plus, too.

[kbcarbman]

I vote Small block - 1700lbs 23 deg. 358 cid 8.30@157 with a camshaft so small you need a magnifying glass to see it!! Some day I may step up the program and buy a racing cam. I still may need to hire a driver...lol KB