[ponyakr]

The Pontiac Stockers are running mid 10's, with 400 engine, iron D-ports, iron intake, 750 Q-jet, & flat tappet .425 lift cam, at over 3400lbs.

And that's footbrakin, with 9" slicks.

Some of the 400 GT Super Stock Cars are running in the 9's, with slightly ported iron heads, a 750 Q-jet, roller cam, brake, & big tires.

So, with more cubes, ported iron or alum heads, roller cam, Northwind or Victor intake, Dominator carb, and big tires, 10.50's should be easy in a 2800lb car.

I've read here that unported KRE High Ports are about the best value out there, for a build in this hp range. Not trying to start a "which head is best" argument.

I'd be interested in reading about a 10.50 engine build, that was less than $10k, in which the builder/buyer had to buy every engine part, including block, heads, cam, intake, carb, etc.