[Skippy597]

Sorry to use the forum as a sounding board but I really appreciate everyone's views here.

I'm building my 66 lemans with muncie m20 and 8.2 10 bolt posi with 3.36 gears.

I recently asked opinions on doing a budget cast crank stroker build but that was shot down and pushed me in the direction of a forged build. But now I'm wondering if I should just build a healthy 400. I already have speedmaster heads, voodoo 703 cam (was gonna use on another build), HLJ lifters, and some HS 1.65 rockers. I was looking earlier and saw that speed pro forged pistons are incredibly affordable and when paired with some new eagle I beam rods I think I'll have a pretty good build.

Looking to get at least 400hp but I figure with this build my drive train would.last a lot longer and I could probably drive it harder and have more fun with it while saving money.

What are your guys thoughts? Should I build a cheaper 400 or build the stroker and eventually upgrade as I break stuff?