Need some advice on choosing an engine

I did a lot of work on Tim's red Valiant which was a similar project. We went with a 427 inch SB engine which worked out pretty well. That engine made the same torque and hp as an early Viper engine so it was basically like having a lightweight Viper. That car would go 160+ mph on the road course at Portland International. But after we were all done we both agreed it would've been easier and cheaper to have used a Gen 3 Hemi. I wouldn't even bother considering a big block for a project like that. Gen 3 or LS (if you're brave).

Oh and you might not need the AlterK. The stock type suspension works just fine for road racing or drag racing. Not even sure you need the multi link in the rear although there might be some merit to it. You should spend some time looking at the Green Brick and Tim's Red Valiant. Those two cars kick some serious *** and they both have stock type suspension setups and SB engines. I think Eberg is converting to a Gen 3 but I haven't seen an update in a while.