Another "which engine to buy"-question

[BThibodeaux]

Alex,
I am looking for the same setup that you are. I have come up with a combination that will cost about $15K, including EFI and Vintage Air Front Runner. The short block utilizes the Merlin-X aluminum block. The heads are Dart Pro1 aluminum heads. The EFI is the Holly universal kit combined with the Edelbrock Victor Jr. EFI manifold for rectangular heads. I haven't settled on a cam yet, but it will be hydraulic roller. My goal is around 650 HP.
This setup will weigh about the same as a cast iron small block setup.