Should I go Big block or Small block?

Post #58 says it all.

Oh and I don't know where the poster got the info regarding the early Hemi weights, but it's WRONG. I have one. Before I tore it down, I plunked it down on the scales at the yard where I bought it. Just like the book says. 745 pounds dry. Aluminum water pump and intake ain't gonna knock off 200 plus pounds.

Anyway, I think the demonic seed hit the nail on the head. Build a low deck motor. Better exhaust fit, lighter weight. Same as a 440 but in a smaller, lighter package with better rod to stroke ratio. Most all these people on here blowin their mouths off about numbers and weight are lookin on the internet. They have no clue what they're talkin about and probably don't even weigh themselves on a regular basis. With aluminum heads, intake, water pump housing, water pump, the small starter and headers, the low deck big block will be right in line with a stock dressed 340. An A body can handle that all day long.