Favorite Big Block of all time??
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in 1964 Chrysler made the 426 RACE engine for NASCAR. it beat up so bad on every one that NASCAR made a NEW rule that the auto maker had to make a min of 500 engines to be stock. so for 1965 Chrysler boycotted NASCAR. and Richard Petty went drag racing. thats when Chrysler made the STREET HEMI, really a different engine, much milder, way different carbs. cause in NASCAR they had to use only one carb.
Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: emmett442
Just so you all know, the 426 is the only "correct" answer for this topic.
That said, the 426 is my favorite.
Regardless which mill dominated what racing in what era there is no debating that the Chevy Mark IV and upward derivatives are the market leader in parts availability an affordable large displacement combos that "regular guys" can build without breaking the bank.
The BBC Owns most aftermarket %.
This is my 588 it makes 725 HP and over 800 FT LB on 91 idles at 800rpm
installed in a 2500lb. tunnel hull l its performance is breathtaking.
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The chevy design is the go to standard for affordable performance from mild to wild. 
Originally Posted By: red7404
in 1964 Chrysler made the 426 RACE engine for NASCAR. it beat up so bad on every one that NASCAR made a NEW rule that the auto maker had to make a min of 500 engines to be stock. so for 1965 Chrysler boycotted NASCAR. and Richard Petty went drag racing. thats when Chrysler made the STREET HEMI, really a different engine, much milder, way different carbs. cause in NASCAR they had to use only one carb.
I like a lot of them mentioned but the old Buick Nailhead dual quad has a special place for me. Not the most powerful by any stretch but a nice sound and strong puller all the way from the bottom.
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Originally Posted By: red7404
eddy are you saying that NASCAR allowed duel carbs in 68? i thought the tunnel port with the push rod in the intake was a great idea. but i didnt know NASCAR allowed duel carbs.
I did not read the whole thread, so I don't know if it was mentioned of not, but the limited edition/production, re-issued roughly 10 or so years ago by GM Performance Parts, all alloy, port injected ZL-1 crate engine was SWEET! 
Big Block Chevy's! Kinda sorta aftermarket, my Ram Jet 502 is just a great motor. Factory 427's in any car and 454's in any truck are tough to beat!
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did you ever notes that the big block chevy has two ports on each head that turns and slams into a wall?
Not really "slams", but I get the drift.Buick 445 a torque monster straight from the factory
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