Help me decide?

huh - Street cruisers really can't ask for more than they'll find in ATK high performance Chrysler 360 290HP stage 3 crate engines. Retrofitted Magnum 360s produce 35+ more horsepower than the LA 360 engines--and they have the benefit of hydraulic roller camshaft/lifter systems. A few more facts and figures: 4.040 bore x 3.850 stroke; hypereutectic 9.1 pistons; moly rings; OE rods; 385+ torque; dyno-tested and tuned.
Are you selling these create engines or saying that I or he can not build a better one without issues or streetabilty problems with a low gear ratio?

So a stock LA 360 was about 250HP - getting another 150 outta that ain't just a few bolt ons...
With the proper bolt ons, and a cam, no problem.
If you think it can't be done, that's fine.
I'll just move along then because you know so much. Please, have at it.

Valkman, you are now in the ultra very capable hands of ScampMike.
Good luck!

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