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Jul 2, 2010 | 11:37 PM

79z28camaro

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I have recently bought a 1979 z28 camaro project car. what motor would be the best for my car the 454 or the 377 stroker?

Jul 3, 2010 | 03:30 AM

Osmiumfoot

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Those are the only 2 choices? What are you planning on doing with it?

Jul 3, 2010 | 12:05 PM

77nomad

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For the record a 377 is a destroked 400.

Jul 3, 2010 | 12:08 PM

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For the record a 377 is a destroked 400.

Yep, and it wouldn't be my first or second choice. I'd much sooner go with a 383 stroker than the 400 destroked to 377. The 454 is a good choice also if you like cubic inches and torque.

Jul 3, 2010 | 02:30 PM

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depending on preferance and wallet size go with the BB, more power is always better

Jul 3, 2010 | 06:57 PM

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depending on preferance and wallet size go with the BB, more power is always better

yeah that's right. agreed.

Jul 5, 2010 | 10:38 PM

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depending on preferance and wallet size go with the BB, more power is always better

Them big blocks are way over rated Joe!

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