Let's put a mild 8.2:1 360 on the dyno.

The formula is easy: Buy what you honestly need, not what you want. That's why in a lot of cases I ask "why *** horsepower", or "what cars have [they] driven". Most people think they need more than they do, becuase the basic combos they have are so misunderstood and poorly tuned. One of the best take-aways from IQs dyno postings should be that: Match what you want to what you need, educate yourself to how to make these antiques run properly, and the results are there.

The formula is very easy. The hard part is the person's head you're trying to explain it too.

All they want is a Thumpr cam.

That motor represents what probably over 95% of people want and they don't even know it. That kinda torque on the bottom end would slap obliterate tires with decent gears and you just cannot tell people that no matter how hard you try.

Ask me how I know. LOL