360 engine build opinions - first engine build

My daughter and I are building her first engine; a 360 to install in our basically stock 73 duster (8-1/4 rear end). Our plans are to install it with a Mopar OD automatic Tranny. This will be a daily driver (dependable), with the occasional trip to the strip(performance). We want to build something with a HS student budget and a nice idle lope and fuel efficiency. So far we have a good solid engine ready to go to the machine shop. I would like suggestions on cams, pistons, rebuild kits, carb, manifold, heads, torque converter... Any help would be appreciated, I'll post pictures when we're done.


Welcome!

Goggle up CamQuest from Comp Cams. It's a download you can use to see what various build options will net your horsepower and torque. You will need to know what compression,valve size,carb,vehicle weight,and intake. Then you can check different cams my Comp Cams to see what the motor will produce.