Big block or small block?

[big gear head]

My SS396 came without power steering and I would not add it if it was free. I have no problems with the manual steering and big block.

As others have said, it would be easier and cheaper to put a small block back in place of the 302. I know that it's been done many times, but putting a big block in a small block car can present a few problems. There were several parts that were specific to big block cars, such as the heater core, frame mounts, cross member, radiator and others. You can work around all of this, but a small block would be easier. The large cubic inch small blocks are very powerful. I've seen several 427 crate small blocks that were not expensive.