Build a 9-1 compression 496 with open chamber oval ports fitted with 2.19 & 1.88 or even 2.25 & 1.88 valves. Medium hydraulic roller cam. 850 carb. Drive the wheels off of it.
That motor is listed for $5500 from Jeg's $5800 Summit.
Jeg's also offers 496 engines in $4500
Competition Products offers a 540 short block for $3995 in your choice of compression (9.4 or 10.3 or 13.1)
They also offer a 502 short block for $2995 for 10.25 compression ratio, for an extra $1400 they have Patriot heads to make a long block. They have the 540 in the 'broom sheet' for $3799 with the same $1400 extra for a set of Patriots...
That motor is listed for $5500 from Jeg's $5800 Summit.
Jeg's also offers 496 engines in $4500
Competition Products offers a 540 short block for $3995 in your choice of compression (9.4 or 10.3 or 13.1)
They also offer a 502 short block for $2995 for 10.25 compression ratio, for an extra $1400 they have Patriot heads to make a long block. They have the 540 in the 'broom sheet' for $3799 with the same $1400 extra for a set of Patriots...