I was thinking that 500 - 600 horsepower from a NEWLY build engine or crate motor would be in that ballpark. And again, was thinking how much that it would cost ME. I don't have the time or patience at this point of my life (middle-age) to fab-up a boosted LS install and dial it all in.
That's what I used to think but you don't need a boosted LS to achieve those numbers. Previously, a big block with poor street manners was needed to get there but my L92 (6.2 aluminum block LS with VVT) with headers, tune and a cam will produce over 500hp and idle smoothly. I'm worried it will be too fast.....If it runs under 11.50 I will need a cage to run at the track. Something I am not willing to do to the car.