Alright, so I think it's time. My 307 is officially leaking oil. Not a whole lot, but enough. The dealer wants an arm and a leg (1200 bucks) to replace some engine gaskets. I figured I'd invest in a new engine instead, as I'm aching for more power under the hood at at the race track.
I'm not much of a mechanic, so I'm thinking of going with a new engine to avoid the hassles of a used one. Bottom line, I want to be able to accelerate quickly, and possibly get into the high 11's, low 12's in the 1/4 mile. It won't be a daily driver, so mpg doesn't really matter.
I already know I'll need a better rear end, possibly a stronger trans, but at the moment, I'm more focused on my engine options. Any recommendations? The Chevy dealership has various engines at decent prices. They have 350 small blocks with moderate HP and TQ (290/300), to big blocks with massive HP and TQ. I might stay with a small block though, as I've seen a few on their website that produce comparable HP and TQ to the big blocks.
Anyhow, everyone's input is appreciated.
I'm not much of a mechanic, so I'm thinking of going with a new engine to avoid the hassles of a used one. Bottom line, I want to be able to accelerate quickly, and possibly get into the high 11's, low 12's in the 1/4 mile. It won't be a daily driver, so mpg doesn't really matter.
I already know I'll need a better rear end, possibly a stronger trans, but at the moment, I'm more focused on my engine options. Any recommendations? The Chevy dealership has various engines at decent prices. They have 350 small blocks with moderate HP and TQ (290/300), to big blocks with massive HP and TQ. I might stay with a small block though, as I've seen a few on their website that produce comparable HP and TQ to the big blocks.
Anyhow, everyone's input is appreciated.