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It seems to me that there is close to a 50/50 split on preferences between BBO and SBO. I like my torque but can't turn over 5 grand in my big block, others can easily turn 5,500 in their 350s but the torque is just not the same. Additionaly I prefer the B body cars and torque helps pull them better since they weigh more. I have a small booklet at home that gives all the engine specs for the Olds engines, I think it is titled "Building a W machine" or something like that. Anyway, you could build your plain vanilla 350 following those specs and have an engine that equals, if not exceeds the power output of those original engines. People do it all the time. R.O.P is full of racers and egnine builders, in fact they have a forum that lists builds whichs usually includes all the specifics and the performance of the engine in a given vehicle. You should check it out.
this is it:
http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewforum....259499450a7b2b