[jdean]

Bob,

Going mild is a good thing with the 385 series. Kinda like having your cake and eating it too.

My 460 is mild by most comparisons. Idles at 750 RPM. lots of vacuum for power brakes etc. 450 horsepower, but over 500 lbs of torque starting at 2800 RPM.
I even have a slush box.....but its not too slushy since it easily chirps the tires shifting into 3rd gear.

Is that what you mean by mild? Works for me.

John