In my very limited experience, Ive found that most of the older guys almost prefer the 383's over the 440's, especially in stock form. My X father-in-law and uncle to name a couple. They've always said that the 383's can rev higher, for longer, and the overall durability is better.
Two of the local guys have 440's in their cars... It seems that they are constantly having problems with them. Overheating, parts breaking, etc... Im sure some of this could be attributed to the build. Bigger is always better, right? In that mindset they've built the big, bad 440's that are constantly breaking, overheating at every stop light, and are just plain hard to drive on the street. Of course I still suffer a bit from "motor envy" with my little 383. To cure this disease, I have a another 383 block and a 440 block, both complete, sitting in my garage waiting to be "built." In the meantime I'll enjoy my 383, driving every day the weather is good, while these guys are "fixing" their big, bad 440's.
Disclaimer:
I have nothing against 440's, or the guys who have them. Im speaking more about the guys who build them to be the biggest, baddest street car there is to the point where its no fun to drive. Since Ive had my RR, my uncle has beat into me the fact that above all else, the car should be reliable and drivable. After all, if it's not, what good is it? One very good friend, who has such a built 440 loves to talk of its power, etc.... When he turns to me, I can tell he's almost laughing inside of my little 383. Then, I turn the conversation and my thoughts to cruising in the summer time with him, pulling up to a light, and watching his car puke coolant and overheating.....
Who's laughing now....???
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