Another "which engine to buy"-question - Lateral-g Forums

BThibodeaux · #1 11-20-2006, 03:18 PM

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.

rocketman · #2 11-21-2006, 11:09 AM

A 434 would be a very nice motor for the street,It's going to be hard to build a BBC for the money you are looking for.A 540 would be killer thou.

Alex396ss · #3 11-22-2006, 12:43 AM

Thank´s everyone for your inputs, I´ve got alot to consider now.

Alex

Fastbowtie · #4 12-15-2006, 06:49 PM

Alex have you decided which way you’re going to go yet? I am actually contemplating the same thing. I am leaning towards an aluminum small block 427. Dart or Motown seem to be the choices. I've heard different opinions on both. Everybody seems to be favoring the Dart Block. I don't like the fact that I'd have to change a bunch of things to use this block. Camshaft core size, Intake Manifold height, wide spread oil pan, its not ready for a oil filter set up, and that’s just for starters. Has anyone here built this engine with either of these blocks? Some people say the World Products block is not real square.

**clill** · #5 12-15-2006, 08:34 PM

Ls7 Ls7 Ls7 :d