simple question for u guys?
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simple question for u guys? i know this might sound dumb, but im curious to know what exactly is the difference with big block and small block? is there a certain ci that determines that?
The physical size of the block itself is different...big blocks are bigger than small blocks obviously. Cubic inches is a function of bore & stroke. For instance, small block chevy's can range from 262ci all the way up to 400+ci strokers, but all will have the same external dimensions because they're all small block chevys. Same with big blocks, cubes can range from 396 all the way through 500+ because of different bore/stroke combinations, yet they're all the same size externally. Make sense?
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yes, max is 510.70 for the new bad bad LSX block, I will be using one for a
Pro-Charger project in the coming future. Probably a 454"
There are now several different size blocks. Especially BBC, they have 4.84, 4.9, 5.0 plus I heard they have something bigger. You have to remember, the parts are not interchangable, so make sure you know what you have.
Pro-Charger project in the coming future. Probably a 454"
There are now several different size blocks. Especially BBC, they have 4.84, 4.9, 5.0 plus I heard they have something bigger. You have to remember, the parts are not interchangable, so make sure you know what you have.
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also isn't there an lsx block out now that can bore/stroke to a 511ci small block? not sure if this is true or not,
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dont worry man. my older brother, which is a Mustang Owner, didnt know the difference between a longblock and short block? "I dont want a long block cause it will be to longer then the shortblock." he thought that that gap between each cylinder head would be thicker therefore the block would be longer. I'll admit that i didnt know at one time but ever since i joined good ol' LS1Tech i have learned quite a bit. but we still have much to learn young grasshopa.
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lol...man u guys are really knowledgable..but yeah u lost me..then again im totally a noob as far as engines and how it actually functions and all. i know u said anywhere from 260+ ci to 400 ci does that equal to small block. and anything over 400 ci is big block?
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
lol...man u guys are really knowledgable..but yeah u lost me..then again im totally a noob as far as engines and how it actually functions and all. i know u said anywhere from 260+ ci to 400 ci does that equal to small block. and anything over 400 ci is big block?
A big block is physically MUCH bigger than a small block. The block, heads, intake manifold, Everything is bigger thus allowing greater displacements to be achieved.
262ci is the Smallest small block ever produced. A 400ci is the Biggest small block ever produced...By the GM that is.
396ci is the Smallest big block ever produced..By GM.
502ci is the Biggest big block ever produced....by GM.
Hope this helps. And dont get confused by the bore and stroke stuff. If you understand, good. If not, ignore it and remember the cubic inch values for the big and small blocks.
Do a search on Yahoo and find some "Big Block Chevy Pics" and some "Small Block Chevy Pics". This will show you the difference and help you understand all of this.
Good Luck.
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Chevy also made a BBC around 366" I think it was a tall deck, long stroke, can't remember 100%.
Just mentioning, not causing an issue, they were rare, and some people never heard of them, mostly in trucks, bus' and equipment if I remember correctly. We had some blocks a few years ago, gave them away.
Just mentioning, not causing an issue, they were rare, and some people never heard of them, mostly in trucks, bus' and equipment if I remember correctly. We had some blocks a few years ago, gave them away.
