Big inch small block for street use.
DSG, I would build what I am in the process of building right now. It's a 318 stroker with a 200R4 (4R) transmission. I want it for a daily driver with no drag strip use...
nothing over 5800 RPM. It will run on pump gas, have a 4" stroke SCAT cast crank (390CI), use an RPM airgap intake, SIR rods, TCI adapter, Holley 750, 360 heads (ported by me and gasket matched), 2.02 /1.60 valves, 340 driver's exhaust manifold and 360 Ram truck passenger. I'm leaning toward a custom cam to get maximum torque. Probably run 4.10 gears and 26" tires. With the 200R4 (stock torque converter) & 4.10 gears I should be able to come off the line like a
Rr@ped ape and cruise at 70 doing 2500 RPM. 180 MPH top speed.
This should be a great street car and very drivable with decent gas miliage. Lots of low end torque for the street lights and plenty (and I mean plenty of top end). My thread for the 200R4 swap is here:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=252436
The thread that helped me make some of my engine decisions (with the help of FABO members) is here:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=255601
I don't want a RACE CAR, gotta use this car to take my daughter to school every morning...just a torque monster with good highway manners. My '69 Barracuda deserves no less!!!
You gotta know what you want BEFORE you build it!! Of course a 360 stroker isn't a bad idea either???
Treblig in Tex