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what engine would be easier to gain more power out, a small block or big block and which of the two would be cheaper :2cents:

what's the total budget?

currently saving just think 5 gs

well, '86s didn't get big-block like 1st gens, and $5,000 will get you a 454, but nothing more.

that's 425bhp and 500lb/ft. whereas you could take you small block, do some head work/cam/intake/exhaust/possibly blown and make maybe 500bhp.

depends on parts.

do you have any experience in engine swaps or engine tuning?

not much experience but roaring to learn im talking used 454 or 350

just don't expect your $5,000 to go as far as you might think.

accounting for the engine/parts/exhaust/fabrication/tools/etc you won't see it go a long way.

it'll get you past the 400 horsepower mark, it'll disappear very quickly.

just say i can get my hands on one of these engines for free or cheap:naughty:

400 sounds real good though

it'll be cheaper to get 400 horses from the small-block already in the 'Maro.

a big-block is only "neccessary" if you want to get into the 800 upwards range without serious forced induction.

use the 350 in the Camaro, exhaust/headers/cam/port & polish/carb/intake/blower will porbably get you 500 horses and if you do most of the work yourself it'll run you less that $6,000. well, as far as i can guess.

sounds good thanks for the advice. but this brings upa new topic what transmission do i couple with this new found power i really dont like this automatic transmission i really want a five speed manual.:banghead:

go to the F-body forums (chevy-camaro/firebird)

those guys know their f-bodies insdie-out, and i'm sure they're better with costs and reccomended parts than i am.

i frequent that forum, and they're a helpful bunch.