Im not sure how much power im pushing but the block is all stock out of a lincoln. It has like 130k on it now and has used oil for a while. Its used its 8th life and I know its only a matter of time. I am wanting to start a new build and just unsure about it since I never did anything more then bolt on parts. I think to play it safe 450hp/425tq would be a start. Not looking for more then 600 of each though.
So here is what I have in mind. 331 and a s/c, 408w and a s/c, or just a na 427w. My biggest thing is going to be bang for the buck. I would trade 100hp for 2 grand only cause I have so many other plans to do unrelated things and im not rich. Only I dont want to get it done and wish I did something else.
What would u guys recommend? I can get a short block from the scrap yard for $100 and build it myself or just buy a short block. Is the savings worth the risk to build myself or should I buy a complete short block already done? I would also have to buy a few tools that I don not already have to build a short block myself.
This will most likely be the last build I ever get to do unless I strike it rich. I like the idea of keeping the carb out of the picture, but is fi going to be affordable with a Windsor block?
So here is what I have in mind. 331 and a s/c, 408w and a s/c, or just a na 427w. My biggest thing is going to be bang for the buck. I would trade 100hp for 2 grand only cause I have so many other plans to do unrelated things and im not rich. Only I dont want to get it done and wish I did something else.
What would u guys recommend? I can get a short block from the scrap yard for $100 and build it myself or just buy a short block. Is the savings worth the risk to build myself or should I buy a complete short block already done? I would also have to buy a few tools that I don not already have to build a short block myself.
This will most likely be the last build I ever get to do unless I strike it rich. I like the idea of keeping the carb out of the picture, but is fi going to be affordable with a Windsor block?