BeachBum wrote:
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PeteK wrote:
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BeachBum wrote:
Pete, I pretty much agree on that LS7 thing..... pushrod technology works of art is what those motors are. But, without even trying hard, one of those motors would take you well beyond your 11.50 limitation..... you'd be running 10's in your sleep with one of them.

Considering what your goal is, I think you're their already with your 383 Superram motor.... freshen up the motor, put the good cylinder heads on with the slightly looser converter, and you'll easily run mid 11's, and maybe even accidently low 11's. Considering you already own it all.... its the cheap route to your goal as well.

I ran a best of 11.32 @ 119 mph with a 1.52 60 ft with an identical set-up at a raceweight of 3300 lbs on a 700 ft midwest track in 70 degree air. I have no doubt with a fresh motor and upgraded converter, you would too. In 80-90 degree summer air, I ran 11.4's and 11.5's all day long.

good luck with whatever you choose !

Your thoughts mirror mine. Not from a budget point of view, but from an objective one.

I really loved that motor.... I beat it hard, and it laughed at me and asked for more. Literally 1000+ passes without a fresh'n up. (Over 80,000 miles combined street and strip on it) I think what else is nice about that set-up, is to run hard you do not need a big sloppy converter, a 2600-3200 is just fine. Nor do you need to spin it above 6000 rpm.... great street manners. I wouldn't upgrade to the 3.45 gears unless you're interested in the feel of them.... they didn't prove to be any quicker on the strip than my 3.07's.... but, I did like how the 3.45's felt on the street... made 2nd gear much more usuable around town.

More of an objective thing.... but definitely not an et thing.