Small Block V8 vs. Turbocharged Slant Six

Thanks for the input guys! Yes, this is my daily driver. I wasn't really considering a Magnum, just a normal LA 360, a mild build. Always could look into the Magnum too, just haven't found anything on craigslist. If I were to go V8, maybe try to find an engine/tranny combo just to make it easier.

Either way, it would be pieces together. Turbo slant would be gathering the entire setup, and the small block, rebuild parts and conversion parts. Then both would have the downtimes for installing and tuning. True, the turbo would be more complicated, not as straightforward as a V8 after the mods. But, there's many forums documenting turbo builds too!

The poll was tied for awhile, but now there's a 3 person lead on the V8.


Doesn't have to be magnum, the only reason there a good idea cause they can be found in good running condition more often and a bit more compression stock and a few mods like cam, headers and 4bbl can get you pretty far, if rebuilding theres little advantage. In the end if you can find a good running 318/360 or magnum is a good place to start. Even cam, headers and 4bbl cam get you 300hp out of a 318. If you got the skills turbo could be a good way to go.