318 stroker -> Mopar Performance A8 build guidance needed.

SOMMS said
I didn't know I was going to need a Nomex flame suit for all of this - so thanks for the kind reply.

I'm actually trying to go the otherway - the horsepower goal is not the problem - the weight is. From all the reference data I can find on the web...360's are about 550 lbs, the 318/340s run about 525. Now there are gen III hemi's that are 485 - but I'd prefer the older school approach. Not sure how up-to-date it is but Jegs is listing the A8 for 8k and legend is the motors clock in just under 350lbs.

Fwiw - tranny will be a tremec 6 speed unit.

S

I don't know where You're getting these engine weights, but engines & blocks are two different things, and the weights You've listed don't add up even a little. An assembled Slanty is like 390#, an LA is only 450-475#, and in case You don't know the iron heads & intake on the LA are a good 30#+ heavier than B/RB ones. Replace the heads & intake with Al-U-minimum & an LA is close to stk. Slanty weight.