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Originally Posted by Skip Fix
Copying a known motor as I said before is a good starting point.
I don't think to many folks are running in the 11s with a $500-800 short block, at least not for too long  Yes I know guys that have run 10s with cast rods too. But to dependably run them at that level for long better rods and good machine work are what Jim and Cliff have had done. |
Skip,
Didn't mean to imply you could run a short block, I meant obtain one for $500 to $800 and then spend the $700 to $1k on machine work. I would opt for aftermarket rods and pistons too for insurance(but, you don't have to). My point is if you copy a known performer that meets your performance quest, you can save a hell of a lot of cash. That is what helps make it inexpensive. If I had copied Dave's motor, and copied a 1st gen Fbody that suspension that proved it could hook. I probably could have had enough cash left over to have a very nice paint job. I went through 4 carbs, 3 converters, two exhaust systems, 2 ring and pinion changes, 2 sets of shocks on the front and 3 on the rear, 3 manifolds, 2 radiators, etc, etc, etc because I didn't how to accomplish the performance levels I wanted.