Well, early after Christmas I will start purchasing parts for my new engine build.
The car is my 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. It will run the current driveline with the 727 (3000rpm stall) and my 3:55 8 3/4 rear end.
Gear vendors overdrive later.
So.....my plan is to use the virgin 1968 318 I have (block and main caps only). After machining here's a short list of the plan.
Stroker kit (392)
Roller cam conversion
Edelbrock aluminum heads
Edelbrock ProFlow 4 sequential port fuel injection
Adding AC (absolute must!)
So here's the deal. ...I don't spend a lot of time in real high RPM...I don't drag race either. Most of my fun is 0 to 60. So I don't care that on a dyno it get *** horsepower at 6200 RPM...I won't see that real often.
I want a torque monster! Seat of the pants torque I'll feel all the time.
I also want to be able to turn the key and drive up the coast if I wanted.
I want to build this bulletproof. ....getting too old to be swapping engines every few years.....
So based on my list and my intended driving and longevity goals, any suggestions or criticisms are welcome.
Jeff
