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1968SWBBigBlock · 10-07-2009, 11:21 AM

Agree with some of the comments above - look the motors over - has one been better taken care of - if so it is most likley your best option.
A pressure check on the block might force you to choose one over the other never know.
I can remember when no one would use a mid 70's block - we thought they where junk - to thin - cheap metal - now we look for them because they are better than many of the later model blocks -

10-07-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: any engine builders out there? Agree with some of the comments above - look the motors over - has one been better taken care of - if so it is most likley your best option. A pressure check on the block might force you to choose one over the other never know. I can remember when no one would use a mid 70's block - we thought they where junk - to thin - cheap metal - now we look for them because they are better than many of the later model blocks - __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree