Looking for more HP from a 360

ou812 said
That's fine. I actually got that handle from my Uncle who always used to say that...and I do like Van Halen (but not their biggest fan...LOL).

I totally understand where you are coming from, and I know first hand (my duster)that suspension is equally important in a drag car...I just prefer to help a guy out with what HE wants and then if I see problems in his combo I'll speak my mind. Then it's up to him to take the advice and check it out for himself.

I do agree that most guys look at the engine BEFORE they look at suspension/converter because it's more fun and easier. Plus I'm in the engine business, so it's good for me. That's not to say I would lead someone down the wrong road to make a buck...I only advise people when I'm sure about what I'm advising on...or pretty sure anyways.

Sorry to the OP for getting off track on this post. Hopefully you have enough info to make a good decision on where to go from here.

O.K OU812,here,s my plan..I,m gonna pull the motor(pull heads and intake off)I,ll take the bottom end in to a local(respected)engine builder and let him have a look,cause I bought this motor complete and am still unsure of cam specs(PO just said..it,s a 484??)I,ll let the builder know that I want the DONE Eddy heads for this build(which I,ll be getting from Hughes Engines)any machining that the block will need,he,ll be doing.From there he can pick a cam for the build(wether it be solid or hyd.)I kinda like to set it and forget it.LOL!We,ll then choose a carb that fits.Then onto my tranny,I also know a really good tranny man and will have the necessary belts,clutches,kits and stall done through him.While this is being done,I will be getting the chassis ready(mini-tub,spring relocation and frame connectors(I,m making my own from a pattern from the ones that attach to the floor also)I know what I,m getting into money wise and am prepared to have extras pop up(fuel pumps,pans and such)So thanks for all the advise from everyone!Wheww!My typings getting better!LOL I,m also waiting for the Canadian dollar to be at par with U.S dollar!SAVE!