RE: [Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

[Christian Sager]

Well…..   A/C is a pain to add to a car.  If you are set on having this I would definitely buy a factory AC car.  A big block could always find its way in place of the 350.  In terms of power there is no replacement for a big block.  At the same time a decent 350 is no slouch.  If its going to be a highway cruiser r something just to enjoy driving around a Small Block will eb fine.  If you want something that’s more aggressive and has tons of torque there is no way to argue with a rat.   Good Luck   Christian Sager   P.S.  Power is a disease.  I am building a 540cu/in RAT EFI w/ a turbo – I am a very ill man   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.   So, I am looking at 2 cars. One is a 71 SS convert. 350 with air.  The other is a 454, no air.  How hard is it to add air to a car?  Does it lessen the value, since it wouldn't be original?  I think that I would paint the 350, not crazy about the color.  Am I really screwing up not getting the 454?  I had a 350 before and it was plenty quick, but I always wanted it to be quicker, but I also have a 14 year old who will be wanting to drive it and I'm wondering about a new driver with all that power.  All thought would be appreciated! Thanks, Mark