Ok for my first gen what motor would be the best for me this car is probably goin to be driven once a week if that.Its a weekend car I want to know what motor is the best for this. Whitch is easyiest to mod cheapest most power whatever bring it on heres what size motors i think are in my range 350 383 396 427

 

cheapest to mod is definitely the 350 but i think the most power with the right amount of cash will definitely come from the 427

 

Tho its tempting to go with a big block, im gonna say use the 383. If done right, its possible to get high horses out of a little stroker ( I think it was car craft that got 540 HP out of one). Plus, your first gen wieghs in around a hefty 3600 lbs, making it torque needy. You didnt mention if it was going to be a weekend warrior, but if thats its future, then DEFINITELY go with a high output 427. At the same time, keep in mind that a 396, 427, and 454 all weigh the same, so why not go with a 454 if you can get more power out of it, with more ease as well.

 

well actually i thought 1sy gens wiegh 2800 pounds ive always heard that and yes its goin to be a weekend car so you guys think 427 or 454 ???

 

OK well since the 396 427 and 454 are all the same wieght go for the 454 and which motor is the strongest. And will a 454 be to expensive and are parts everywhere for this engine.......please help oh and an auto tranmission would work for this the best right???

 

An automatic would work... but it would have to be somthing like a built TH350 or TH400. They hold that kinda power.