Need first hand help on what to run...
I want to drop in a hemi in my 65 coronet 2dr post for FUN nostalgia racing NOT weekly competitive, just a fast RELIABLE hemi super stock style clone. I really want to run around 10.50 ETs.
The car is now a 383 bracket car w/ roll bar, SS springs, and a few race goodies nothing special. Weighs 3750lbs.

With the hemi I am planning on a dana w/ 456 spool and beefy 727 ( $2500.- 3000. build) but I can't spend $20k on a motor.

I want the crossram and chrome valve covers look. But both the Mopar crate 426 465HP can buy as low as $12,995!. and 472 530 HP $15,995. come with single plane and I would have to spend another $2k or so. The Indy 572 770hp is $16,995 which is a killer motor BUT again the crossram upgrade is $3,450. and will not accept stock valve covers.
Is it a good idea to go with the 465 HP and add a better cam, still only around 500HP?
What motor do you run or recommend to get me 10.50s and keep the super stock crossram look AND a fun, reliable motor?? The car will NOT be for the street, but NOT an all out race car.
Thanks,
Don