Decisions decisons..

[SRTSatellite]

Soon i will be starting in on my Resto-mod project on my 1974 Plymouth Satellite (318/904) and I have everything figured out except for the most important thing of all. The Engine.
My delima is, do i build a 318 or do i build a 400??

I have both motors in my posession andI was considering a 318 stroker just because it would be easier but now im not sure bc i would love to have a 500cid 600hp monster in it.
Im looking for 500-600hp on pump gas and either way im going to build a 727 to handle it all.

Comments anyone??

 

[scotts74birds]

400 blocks are a dime-a-dozen. Stroke one of them to 450, 472, or 500+. Try these guys!
http://www.musclemotorsracing.com/stroker-category/400-stroker-kit-article.html

 

[SRTSatellite]

yeah I know they are but 318s are also. That's why I'm not sure on which to build.
If I can get reliable 500hp out of a 318 id probably go for it. I know I can get an easy 600 out of the 400.

 

[IQ52]

Yes, a reliable 500 HP can be coaxed from a stroked 318. But, I'm not gunna tell you which to build, 318 or 400.

 

[Meep-Meep]

One phrase that comes to mind is "bang for the buck". And since it doesn't seem like you are restoring keep all of your options open.