Need some advice on choosing an engine

Garry in AZ said

I'd like to end up with somewhere between 600 and 700 horsepower at the rear wheels. Assuming I can keep the cars weight under 3000 lbs, that should get me well into the 10's which is fast enough for me. I have heard about the intense care and feeding a 9 second street car requires, and I'm not ready for that.

Thanks again to everyone for the great advice and sharing your wisdom with a guy just getting back into MOPARs.

Garry

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A 10.0 car weighing 3000lbs all in and a good chassis which I'm sure you'll have by the sound of things will only need 630ish flywheel hp which in effect will be around 600 with anciliaries. a mere 550fwhp is low 10's, that can easily be done with a SB stroker and still be relatively mild, no need for BB., a 550hp SB crate motor, can be had at INDY CYLINDER 4th motor down for 10.40's or for a bit more but a lot more $$$$, the 5th 1 down for 9.90's.....nothing wrong with a low deck INDY CYLINDER no.1....just a few insights.

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