Help me decide on 331 combo - Looking for 400+ RWHP

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Originally posted by NYC1
So far I've decided to go with the 331 instead of the 347. I'll sell my GT40 Y Aluminum heads, and maybe the rockers.

I'm planning on a forged 331 with AFR 185's, Ed Curtis custom cam. 1.6 or 1.7 RR's, Pro-M 80mm Mass Air,28oz balancer.

What else would I need and approx what would this cost?

What size injectors?

Thanks

You ask the million dollar question. Your combo sounds great, but the only thing is that that you need to think everything out, from first mod. to the last mod. If you plan on putting on a Pro-charger on this thing then you need to really start looking at a R-302 block along with premium parts (crank, rods, pistons,etc.) if you want any long term longevity. Take it from me...you might have a higher initinal investment but after trying to get away with cheaper parts you might end up spending more in the long run. I only wish some body told me this a long time ago! I mean it already sounded like you were going to buy a good crank, rods and pistons, but I just wanting to make sure we were on the same page. I tend to build my motors with a little over kill, just in case for that little "opps" or if I wanted to go faster later. If your just building a N/A motor then you dont need all the big $ stuff.
If you plan on keeping this thing and you are a speed junky like my-self, do your self a favor and buy the good sh-t and leave your self the room for advancement later. A solid short-block could set you back as much as $6,500. For approx. $3,000-$3500
you could have a short block that could handle 10's for awhile, depending on how you take care of it. .
You're going to want a good oil-pan, pump, girdle, intake, etc. All of these things vary in cost. How deep are your pockets?
Now you need to ask yourself...well if I'am going to spend that kind of money, why don't I just stroke out a big WINDSOR?!!!
Then go for the AFR 225 Heads.

HINT:It will cost you about the same amount of money, from where you are now.
As goes for injectors that all depends on the end result of your combo. More info is needed.
Good Luck