'Pop's Engine' another 440 on the dyno.

MRL is right. To build a high winding. Rev to the moon small block is just a stressed out engine that will see an end quickly while the bigger engine is not breaking a sweat. The bottom line is if you build it for the purpose, it can be done. All you need is cubic dollor, a good plan and excellent machine work.

Been there done that. I have had small blocks backed by a 4spd burning and leaving a clear noticed served via the sure grip in 4th gear handing out a pure and simple pasteing of big blocks before. I know what it takes and I have had a lot of fun doing it. I May even do it again!

But for constant enjoyable driving year after year without the attention and BS, go big and have fun time and time again. Getting a monster sized motor, 400+ SB or 500+ bb, all it takes is money and attention to getting the car going straight and hooking. Over powering the tires is the biggest problem.