11 second smallblock...how would you build it?

Lots of folks say the small block was built to stroke, and that is true, but the small block was also built to boost :)

I've seen this done in the turbo world: Find a low compression small block, lower the better, do a basic rebuild, open ring gaps wide, Rod bolts, head studs, prep it like a pro, head surface nice and clean. Put any old head on it, doesn't really matter what valve size or if it's been ported, add a cam in the 210 duration area, add a turbo. No low gearing, no super high stall converter, minimal head and block work. 75 mph on the highway and 11's

It's not as hard as you'd think, all fabrication can be done with a cheap mig welder. Use Dakota exhaust manifolds. Turbos are becoming cheaper and more plentiful, you likely need to buy an expensive carb anyways, so just modify an old Holley for blowthru.

Tuning the carb is the hardest part. It has to be precise when on boost. Lots of fuel. ignition has to be retarded above 4 psi, and there are controllers to put inline with your current setup that can do this. If you have E85 in your area, even better.