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Vette Obsessed:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by rebel
Whilst on the subject of dropping power like this, I noticed in the current Unique Cars a Victorian vette for sale that reads "used to be a big block now a 350cid" .... I'm not being critical but why would anyone want to change a big block 4 speed to a small block 4 speed ?
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Just guessing but I would assume one of two things - number one being most likely:
1.  The big block motor died and it was more economical to install a replacement small black than repair/replace the big block.
2.  The owner thought the big block was too heavy, thirsty, more than they needed/whatever and dropped in the small block instead.
Thats my theory, the current owner could probably set the story straight on that one.

rebel:
yeah, No 1 had crossed my mind but the drop in power AND moving away from the original design would force me to put off restoration until I could afford it. I dunno there's probably a good reason and maybe a previous owner did it.

I'm feeling adventurous, I'm gonna ring him and ask him .... he's probably a member of the Vic Corvette club so wouldn't mind a chat about his vette.

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