I've had this car for eight years next month and it's needed a new engine the whole time. It was good enough to get me back and forth to cruise nights but it was really loose and worn out. I've been building this engine in my head and on various scraps for paper the whole time. I've had a "wish list" on the Summit Racing website that I've been adding to and chipping away at for a long time now.
Almost everything I've done up to this point, brakes, suspension, rear end, mini tub, etc has all been in preparation for adding a torque monster engine to my car. My friends all think that I'm crazy. "Why do you need big tires on it with that worn out 340?!?" "Subframe connectors and a Dana 60?!? Lol" "Why did you buy such expensive headers, they won't help that oil burner?!?" The look on their faces when I mash down on the loud pedal with be worth the time and wait. Most are brand X guys and don't have any idea what I've been up to. They've heard me mention stroker a few times, but they don't have a clue what kind of torque we're getting ready to make. Should be a fun summer!