400 hp 318 vs 408 vs 440 BB

well here is my opinion for what its worth...


first off there is nothing like driving a big block a-body. i don't care what kind of small block you have. there is just nothing like a big block in these cars. yes you can stroke a small block but you can also stroke that big block. on the street you want tq. and more cubes will give that to you. and don't listen to that stupid myth about a big block a-body can only go in a straight line. they handle fine with the proper selection of parts. which in most cases your replacing any way (if your smart) when putting more power in a car.


but if you are already set up for a small block and have some of the parts and want to keep costs down then go with the 360/408 build. to me the 318 is just a waste of time and money. yes you can get 400hp from it but its just as easy to get that and more from a stock stroke 360. if you go 408 then 450 hp and a ton of tq will be easy to achieve.