Performance Questions 225 vs. 360

kittypancake said
What I infer from the original post is he is questioning can he get 175 or more horsepower from a Slant to equal or outdo a STOCK 360. I agree with the guys who say $ for $ you get more power from a 360. BUT...he doesn't have a 360. ALSO...comparing $/HP gain ratio would only be effecive if all he planned on doing was dyno bench-testing. He would need to add the total cost of a swap.
In short, I believe a relatively low-boost turbo Slant (see Pishta's) would meet his requirements at the lowest cost.

Thanks. That's what I was asking. Essentially, what could I get out of my slant for the money it would take for me to swap in a small block.

Lots of good answers though and lots to think about. Thanks guys.

Question is can the OP do this stuff himself? If he's asking these type of questions, probably not. At minimum, you'd need a decent welder or someone who has the skills and understanding to do the work for you. Not cheap! Money better spent on horsepower, not horsepower potential.

I can weld alright, but I have friends/family who can either way. And that's why I came to you guys. As I said. I'm not neccessarily new to working with my hands. I am, however, new to working with my hands on old American cars. (I had a midget before). So, I figured I'd pick the brains of some professionals, so I'd know whether or not it was a viable option ^^

Thanks for the replies all!