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I agree with Scott

5.7/392 stroker
Lots of good quality stroker kits available
I would do a old 2003 to 2009 block to stay away from the VVT cam
with the 2010 up 5.7 eagle heads ported

I would do stock exhaust manifolds or the cheap stainless steel shorty headers for a LX car. You will have plenty of room with a Tube K and coilovers..... and a 88mm turbo

This would put the car in the 8's with ease



I agree with Scott and Rick. They are right on the money here with the Gen III builds. The only thing I would do different is not even consider the 5.7 heads. Apache(6.4) heads are cheap and you can bolt a 6.1 intake right up without adapter plates - so go that route. Thitek heads are a premium option as well.

5.7 block, 6.1 or 6.4 heads, 6.1 or aftermarket forged crank, forged rods and pistons, turbo cam, 88mm, supporting drivetrain for 1000+ crank HP and 8's easy.

I'm running the above (with an oversized turbo - 88mm would be so much better) in my 5300# Jeep and it goes high 9's. Knock a couple thousand pounds off and....