Engine Build Ideas...PLEASE HELP.

Why would you say that ?

Not that I believe everything I read but here's a good article. 392hp with bolt ons using an XE268.
http://compcams.com/Community/Articles/Details.asp?ID=-738676943

I wouldnt bother with the stroker short block unless you are going to spend some cash on heads.

I copied this same build for a motor to put in my dad's 68 Convertible. This is a great street car motor. Will idle at 800rpms all day with a nice sound and pull hard from idle to 6K rpms. The bottom end is stock except for some KB 340 10.5:1 Hyper pistions. The heads are factory J heads with 2.02/1.60 with NO port work just a good valve job. The rest of the bolt-ons are the XE268, Edelbrock RPM, and Dynomax headers, Edelbrock 750. I did "Splurge" for a set of Proform roller rockers though! LOL. The car is a 904 auto with 3.55's. It is a very quick little car that you can start and drive anywhere.

If running 9's is your goal, then do something else. If you want a very reliable, good sounding, hard pulling, street motor..... This is a great recipe.

Nice solid build Haney! :thumrigh:

I wonder what the final numbers would have been using a 750-850 holley on that 340. I know that in some cases there has been a 30hp jump going from the ede/avs style to a holley. Wouldn't be surprised if the final with a holley had been in the 410-420 range.