to beat a GM 602 crate

LA mopar motor lot better platform to build a race motor than a chevy sb can dream of! shaft mounted rockers an 18 degree heads an lot longer rods,..better cast blocks and cranks too from factory!! but parts are lot higher,..specially to run straight gear trans,..have you priced a blow proof bell housing?? idk if thay even make a bell for a bert or a brinn trans....its got its ups and its downs but put time in and make it work itll mean more than cookie cutter crate motor id build a 360 for torque and a 340 for high winding rpm depending on your needs where you run,..and build as much compression as you can will help with that 500 2 berral,...youll need to be carefull not to use them lil tires up yall run on them cars,..hear GRT and couple other chassis builders in hot water over there ome reproduction front clips not being within spec,..gonna be a hot debate in these cars this coming season...