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which way to go

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former4banger

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alright guys, heres the deal. i purchased a 1992 lx with a 2.3l and i just picked up a short block from a 1990 gt. this is the plan: to have a street car that is my daily driver but also something that i can take to the local strip every now and then. i was thinking of just doing a mild 306 build but got to thinking, if im going to do this, then why not go bigger like a 331? trying to lay out the pros and cons of both. not trying to make a all out drag car but something that i can have fun in. also what do you think. carb or efi? any advice/ input would be great. oh and i also already know that i am going to need 8.8 rear end, process of getting a trany, i heard i can still use my same driveshaft, bigger brakes, etc. but just want some advice on which way to go, im torn.
thanks in advance.
 

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If I were going N/A then I would do a moderate to high compression 347. If I had plans to turbo or supercharge at some point, then I would do a low to moderate compression 331. A 306 is an economical way to do a rebuild and get some extra cubes. If money were an issue then I would just do a 306 with a top end kit...for the time being...
 
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