I want 350hp give or take

[Drache]

I was wondering, what is the cheapest way (keeping with the "ratrod" sort od deal) to get 350hp out of a 360? 

And don't say drop in a bigger motor lol! I don't want to have to fiddle around with different k-members and engine mounts/struts, etc.

[Rolling_Thunder]

cheapest and easiest ?   depends on what year engine you have...    if its a smogger with 8:1 or something it will be a challenge....    but still...       intake, carb, cam, headers should get you there

[Drache]

The engine is the original '76 block in my Aspen. I've currently got 300hp with a '79 4bbl intake, edelbrock 4bbl carb, headers (which need to be replaced thanks to the last owner), etc.

[375instroke]

Here's how easy it is to get 400HP from a 318  Should be easier from a 360.

[Drache]

Here's how easy it is to get 400HP from a 318  Should be easier from a 360.

I mentioned that to a friend and he said he had read that article. He told me that after pricing it out himself, the build would be around the $10,000 range since any machine work would have to be paid for since he doesn't have the machines to do it (actually no one does in town). If that's the case I can buy a freshly rebuilt 360 with 500 horses that was pulled out of a wrecked Challenger 10 years ago (the owner rebuilt this 360 then wrecked the challenger it was in so pulled the engine out and rebuilt it again just for fun). Guy wants $10,000 firm for the engine. Course if I had $10,000 I'd just go buy a Charger....