3/4 into my my 357w build.i went carbed,so i could save some money verse the FI stuff.had to get a better oilpan(Canton)and bigger exhaust,3" from header back.still need to get headers and a intake maniflod.i went with forged 11.3.1 compression with the vic jr heads i bought.i have eagle H beam rods.should lay down some good #'s.i am going with a custom grid cam to get the most power out of combo.if you are starting from scratch i would going with a windser base motor to get the extra cubes.