Well, I'd like to know what would be best then take my time collecting up all the parts. Cost is a factor to be sure, but I dont want to cheap out on this project. I havn't thought too much about it yet. I have noticed you can buy a ready to build 383 short block all day for $1800 FWIW. I'd like to get a "wish list" together then look for deals on the forums and such. Alot of good deals out here if your patient.

As far as MPG, I want to be able to drive this thing around town, even to and from work occationally (20 mile round trip) and I know its not going to be cheap. I know 20 is out of the question but I need better than 10.

I regret putting that tire smoking comment in there, I was trying (poorly) to make a point. I'd rather it hook up.

I'm starting to lean towards a 9~9.5:1 compression 383 or 406 with good throttle response if I can get there with these heads.

Thanks again,
Sean


Originally posted by MadMax
...How much money do you want to spend? How far is mileage required? Going over 400 or so HP will kill your mileage, because to achieve 400 you'll have the power band in pretty high RPMs. And you'll need a loose converter to get those wheels spinning with the torque peak up so high. When you've answered these two questions we can start giving you real advice. But we're getting there,

Max

PS: you can only chose two of the following: cheap, good, fast.