Here's my car (pics)

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yah, I dunno if i'd go so far as to say a pile..it was very reliable (for a domestic v8)..and it had lots of torque, just no potential. Anyone who's modded one to get decent power out of it just gave it the same bore as a SBC 350, which in my opinion is a little dangerous because of the sidewalls getting thin. Occaisionally a 327 is made out of one, which is a good route for lots of power, but also very expensive. Small block 350's are basically the best bang for the buck. Of course a 406 or 572 will blow them out of the water, but you're looking at at least double the cost, maybe more.