The major factor here is nostalgia verses technology. There are still many members here who run 235s or 261s and will never run a post 62 motor. I started with 292s before the Vortec motors came out and have gotten to know them. When you get down to it they are very simple to work on, hold up well and have the look of an old motor. The 4200 has 30 years on the 292 and it shows in the stock configuration as well as when they are hotrodded; they also look more like an import motor.
It is really no different than if you were trying to decide whether to start with with a 71 350 for your Nova or a LS3. There is really no wrong choice, it is just a different mentality.
Last edited by Bruce; 06/11/10 03:48 PM.
