Big block or Small block?

Discussion in 'Inboards' started by Verytricky, Nov 18, 2006.

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  1. mongo75
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    mongo75 Senior Member

    No replacement for displacement! With a bigger engine you don't have to push it as hard, so reliability is definitely on your side. Or how about a diesel? Yes they are heavier, but modern diesels can be built for tons of torque and hp to boot. Plus fuel economy is on your side.
     
    mongo75, Oct 10, 2007
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