318 stroker -> Mopar Performance A8 build guidance needed.

junkyardhero said
the A8 build would be its own entity, basically nothing from a LA stroker could be used or, more aptly, should be used when building a piece like that.

a roller teener with a stroker would be a good starting point for a pretty stout engine combo, but like @TT5.9mag pointed out a fresh mag with a turbo would be the easy button.

that would easily meet your power goals, live on the street and leave a little money in the coffers for all the suspension work you're going to need, and a trans. definitely a trans.

I didn't know I was going to need a Nomex flame suit for all of this - so thanks for the kind reply.

I'm actually trying to go the otherway - the horsepower goal is not the problem - the weight is. From all the reference data I can find on the web...360's are about 550 lbs, the 318/340s run about 525. Now there are gen III hemi's that are 485 - but I'd prefer the older school approach. Not sure how up-to-date it is but Jegs is listing the A8 for 8k and legend is the motors clock in just under 350lbs.

Fwiw - tranny will be a tremec 6 speed unit.

S