[Doug Sainlar]

Simon, I'm just wondering---since you know you'll be satisfied with 500 horsepower, how about finding out if T & L offers an 8.2" SBF with a bit less of a mondo build. It's just IMHO, but I sure think the lower weight of the smaller block SBF would be beneficial to handling due to the lower overall vehicle weight and better weight distribution.

Even if you go with a less mondo build, the 8.2" 302 block is capable of achieving some pretty fine horsepower levels, and you'd still have that great solid lifter sound coming at you from behind your head! Combine that with the better handling resulting from a lighter overall weight and better F:R distribution, and it ought to be a killer combo! You could probably even get one that will run on pump fuel!! If you just MUST have webers, there are plenty of options for the 8.2" SBF, too!

Just a thought........

Doug