so Im looking for some insight
this is a 1967 v8 coupe that currently has a roller 5.0 swap
ok, so my goals are 550-600 rwhp n/a and something that will hold a 200-250 nitrous shot for the track.
that being said, ive played around with motor choices in my head and this is where I am at currently.
Im a resto-mod type guy so I like originality and I would love to keep the CID's of the motor to something nostalgic...i know that may sound dumb, but its what I want to try and accomplish. I also want reliability as this car is going to be my weekend warrior, occasional DD and a track demon. It will get 6-10k miles per year on it no doubt...i love driving.
So heres my options (with drawbacks):
1) 427 windsor stroker - ive heard some reliability issues out of going 427 with the windsor...most suggest not going over the 408 for reliability.
2) 427, 428 or 429 "big block" - downside here is Id rather not have the extra 200-250 pounds up front...plus, i like to have room to provide motor maintenance and to work on it if need be. stuffing a big block in there doesnt sound as appealing, not to mention the upfront weight. i want something nimble if I want to do auto-x or some hill climbs or road racing.
3) 351 Cleveland - i looked into stroker kits but nothing of nostalgic CID's, so if I went this route I would leave it stock cubes. problem here is not as many aftermarket parts so this will be more expensive...plus, i know clevelands are bigger motors and i want to keep the engine bay somewhat roomy
anyhow, I know im asking a lot and have some "stupid" parameters....any suggestions?
this is a 1967 v8 coupe that currently has a roller 5.0 swap
ok, so my goals are 550-600 rwhp n/a and something that will hold a 200-250 nitrous shot for the track.
that being said, ive played around with motor choices in my head and this is where I am at currently.
Im a resto-mod type guy so I like originality and I would love to keep the CID's of the motor to something nostalgic...i know that may sound dumb, but its what I want to try and accomplish. I also want reliability as this car is going to be my weekend warrior, occasional DD and a track demon. It will get 6-10k miles per year on it no doubt...i love driving.
So heres my options (with drawbacks):
1) 427 windsor stroker - ive heard some reliability issues out of going 427 with the windsor...most suggest not going over the 408 for reliability.
2) 427, 428 or 429 "big block" - downside here is Id rather not have the extra 200-250 pounds up front...plus, i like to have room to provide motor maintenance and to work on it if need be. stuffing a big block in there doesnt sound as appealing, not to mention the upfront weight. i want something nimble if I want to do auto-x or some hill climbs or road racing.
3) 351 Cleveland - i looked into stroker kits but nothing of nostalgic CID's, so if I went this route I would leave it stock cubes. problem here is not as many aftermarket parts so this will be more expensive...plus, i know clevelands are bigger motors and i want to keep the engine bay somewhat roomy
anyhow, I know im asking a lot and have some "stupid" parameters....any suggestions?