360 build recommendations please...

I'm not against 3.91's, but this car won't see any track time so I would like it to be somewhat comfortable to drive. I'm just a little weary of 3.91's and a 3800 stall for the street. If low 12's aren't within reach using this block and rotating assembly, that's what I'm trying to find out. I would like a nice comprimise of acceptable street manners and low 12 ETs.

I know it sounds like I have no clue, but I've rebuilt several engines and have a passion for working on cars. The thing is, I've never tracked a car so I'm not really sure what a 12 sec car feels like. I have no clue how fast any of my cars have actually run. I've never driven a high stall converter or 4.10's. I just don't want to invest $ into something that I can't drive to a local show or around town.



You can drive it everyday. Its the stall conv, more than the 3.91 gears that get to you. You only notice the 3.91's at highway speeds 70+ and your mileage won't be so good.

I have 3.91's with a 1800 conv. Its nice, 40-45 mph its nice and happy, stops better too. Sometimes I wished I did go with 4.10's but only because it would have pulled better in 3rd. Rarely do I run out of motor...@ 6000 rpms and a 27" tire its going around 115 mph.

PS...thats why it the old days people would get 7000+ rpms on their 340 motor.

BTW...theres a old saying too..RPM= ruins peoples motors.