Darn it- ‘project creep’ strikes again!

I got the manifolds and heads off this morning- the heads are not looking too great and the heads and exhaust manifolds weighed a TON!

So...
I already ordered a set of stealths. I’ll have to weld up some headers after I shoehorn this thing in my old truck too- no need to cart around a thousand pounds of iron manifolds. I’ll be doing an rpm manifold too- it looks pretty easy to shave 75+ lbs off a big block.

Wrenching on my first big block mopar I am not sure if I am impressed by how all the BB systems and parts are independent of each other and easy to service, or how the LA combines many items to save weight and space haha- water pump/timing cover,oil pump/rear main/ rear main seal, intake/valley pan

I’m definitely going 512. There is really no reason not to! I still am still planning on a mild cam and low powerband. The heads will get checked out before installation and my block will go to the machine shop this week.

Thanks for all the input you guys are great