Evoking
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I am at a crossroads. Trying to decide whether I should pull the trigger on a new engine/tranny for my 68. My question is a combo of fun, bang for buck and resale - not that I plan to sell any time soon.
Originally a 318 car with power steering and brakes. I bought it with a 360 that seems stock. Not sure if it was a crate motor or what. I added Wilwood discs all around.
I want more power. Though I won't be tracking it. This is a weekend Cruiser and with family. Call me crazy but it seems any B body Charger worth its salt should be a big block no? So I began looking at Indy and Blueprint. I also plan to add A/C.
So here are my options:
1) Blueprint 493 $8500, built 727 trans $1500, all other parts, installation and Vintage Air for a total of $19k. http://www.blueprintengines.com/ind...493-main/item/chrysler-493-dressed-bpc4931ctc
2) Indy Racing 500" Wedge $10,150. All the rest the same for $20,700
http://www.indyheads.com/bbengines.html
Adding a Tremec 5spd instead of built 727 would be an additional $2k total over each option.
Here are my questions...
1) Which of these two do you think is the better buy and why?
2) Do you think replacing the 360 with an engine like the above is worth $20k more than equivalent 360 car? I suppose I could stroke the 360 and add A/C for a total of $6k and be up $14k. But I suspect the BB car would be worth $14k+ more plus offer far better performance! Any other recommendations?
3) would a 4spd or 5spd help or hurt the value of a tastefully modded car like this? Yes I am building the car for ME. But I can appreciate both. Rowing the gears is great fun. But so is being able to chill/cruise with wife and kid in an auto.
I am at a crossroads. Trying to decide whether I should pull the trigger on a new engine/tranny for my 68. My question is a combo of fun, bang for buck and resale - not that I plan to sell any time soon.
Originally a 318 car with power steering and brakes. I bought it with a 360 that seems stock. Not sure if it was a crate motor or what. I added Wilwood discs all around.
I want more power. Though I won't be tracking it. This is a weekend Cruiser and with family. Call me crazy but it seems any B body Charger worth its salt should be a big block no? So I began looking at Indy and Blueprint. I also plan to add A/C.
So here are my options:
1) Blueprint 493 $8500, built 727 trans $1500, all other parts, installation and Vintage Air for a total of $19k. http://www.blueprintengines.com/ind...493-main/item/chrysler-493-dressed-bpc4931ctc
2) Indy Racing 500" Wedge $10,150. All the rest the same for $20,700
http://www.indyheads.com/bbengines.html
Adding a Tremec 5spd instead of built 727 would be an additional $2k total over each option.
Here are my questions...
1) Which of these two do you think is the better buy and why?
2) Do you think replacing the 360 with an engine like the above is worth $20k more than equivalent 360 car? I suppose I could stroke the 360 and add A/C for a total of $6k and be up $14k. But I suspect the BB car would be worth $14k+ more plus offer far better performance! Any other recommendations?
3) would a 4spd or 5spd help or hurt the value of a tastefully modded car like this? Yes I am building the car for ME. But I can appreciate both. Rowing the gears is great fun. But so is being able to chill/cruise with wife and kid in an auto.