Project: "A Body Jr" - 1975 Dodge Colt
LOL...i bet those colts would fly with just a 318 under the hood...
I was torn 3 ways.
318-360 Roller motor, 383 big block, or 4AFE (2.0 from Eclipse/Talon/Lazer)
4AFE is 600-700 HP capable with 30+ lbs of boost. Lightweight, easy to package, + MPG, but more expensive for EFI, Turbo, etc (I have none of the needed components)
318 or 360 Magnum = moderate packaging, good power, moderate MPG, and I have 318 with heads in the garage, no extra parts.
383 hard packageing (maybe easier then LA motor due to distributor), rough MPG, but I have 383 / 727 / TQ converter / distiributor, oil pan, etc
Big Block won based on distributor, price, and WOW factor. 8.75 will get 2.76 gears, so MPG isnt too bad. I drive the crap outta my cars, this will get driven to work, with coffee, etc. ;)