Thanks for all the replies everyone. Mr. TechInspector1, that was a very informative and helpful article you wrote. So, on an educated guess, what kind of HP and torque could this engine produce with a dual plane intake, a decent carb, and a set of headers?

Hello Mr. Robinson <- Pun Intended :-), Wartburg is west northwest of Knoxville, TN.

35Window, I liked many of the things about the Gen V, especially the price. I guess if others don't want something, it's cheaper for those who do.... supply and demand at work. Anyway, I'm not looking to make a dragster engine, I just want something that'll burn some rubber and set you back in the seat when it hooks up. I'd really like to build it to produce about 400 HP and maybe 450 or 500 ft-lbs of torque. This may not be possible with the configuration the engine has now so I'd like to know if anyone who has built a few of these could enlighten me to what would be necessary to make it into a tire burner.

Thanks for all the replies from everyone!!