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Re: Chevelle versus Olds. 442
For a fair comparison, be sure to look at Chevelle SS and 442, not Malibu. Small blocks aren't enough for the heavy car if it's to "run" with another heavy car with a larger engine. Muscle cars don't have small blocks... (:-
The Olds is okay, but the Chevelle is more popular and IMO, better looking. From a performance point of view, there's no real comparison. The SS396 will run the socks off all but the W-30 Olds', and even some of those. An SS454 is pretty much "out of reach" for a 442 if both are "stock". Many more "goodies" available for Chevelle, too. The Olds DOES have a slight edge in cornering ability, as the BBC makes the Chevelle a bit nose-heavy. But it can MORE than make up for it in a straight line.
Jim
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