512 stroker for the street??

Budgetmoparman said
I have not read your book yet, I will have to check it out. I do own, and have read, Big-Block Mopar Performance by Chuck Senatore. I would love to go with efi and a roller setup but I'm trying to stay as budget friendly as possible because it isn't my checkbook, the motor is for a friend. Is a roller cam absolutely necessary for a mild street build? If it is then I guess he will have to buy one. Thanks for your advice andyf. I will look into your book.

EFI doesn't cost any more if your are buying all new parts for a new build. If you already have a carb, distributor, fuel tank, etc. then yes it costs more to replace those parts. A hyd roller cam isn't required for a street engine but it is a good investment if you intend to drive the car a lot. The reliability of flat tappet cams seems to have gone down significantly over the last 10 years.