Not sure if you've made up your mind or not, but to give you an idea of what my L92 that I'm putting into my 68 Acadian (Nova) will cost. It should be close to 560 - 570 hp when I'm done, which is what you were asking. I'm keeping the VVT so it might cost me a bit more. I'm using the Mast Motorsports controller and cam set up. http://www.mastmotorsports.com/page....Packages&id=70 It runs about $2500. It includes their SS cam, valve springs and their controller. For an extra $299 you can get the software and usb cable to program the controller your self. For another $500, you can get a controller that is already set up to add a turbo down the road. I'm going to add the Speed Tech/Stainless Works long tube headers (about $1400 but are the polished ones, $950 not polished, I'm using those as they are designed for the Speed Tech Subframe). I also have the new FAST 102mm intake ($800) and will be adding a 102mm Nick Williams DBW throttle body ($500). You can use the stock truck intake, which apparently flows better than the stock car intake. This should put me around the numbers that I hope to get...which seem to be around the same that you want.

I know Frank was doing a L92 deal where he replaced the VVT and put in a new cam and springs and a stock LS3 intake. They were making 525hp so as you can see...doesn't take much.

I know I voted for LSX but at the end of the day....you need to choose the way you want to go. I decided to go LS because the last few sbc's I did...I was constantly playing with the carbs, timing, etc. I'm sure part of it was cause everytime I adjusted something, I made matters worse. I really like the idea of having big power, good fuel mileage, reliability, etc. But I decided that's how I wanted to go. If you like the old school looks with the charger...than do it. It's your car...you need to be happy with it. Good luck with the decision if you haven't already made up your mind.

Lsx !

Not even close the 400 all day long and twice on sunday!

I tried to vote for a 427 Ford side oiler but the option wasn't on the poll...... I'm three years late anyway :lol:

I voted LS but you cant really compare the SBC to the LS, sure there both chevy V8's, but they do everything completely different, power delivery, torque curves, sound, Idle characteristics, weight, length and so on

my car (Plain Jane) SBC powered 2011
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my car (Plain Jane) LS powered 2012
http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/x...p/IMG_0021.jpg

Now that.....is a radiator hose.:cheers:

I voted LSX. :thumbsup:

I know i'm in the minority here on this site, but I still love the gen 1 smallblock. LS motors def have the advantage in the hp department, but to me the gen 1 engines look better and sound better. I personally love the sound of a high compression, cammed, gen 1 smallblock.

LSX

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Just an update I’m putting the 400 sbc in an 85 camaro. And I am going to get a 427 short block from dart and put the supercharger on it. I must say things have been going a lot slower than I hoped. I’ve got big ideas [dreams] and empty pockets but it’s getting there