Engine recomendations

[Bailey]

Hey guys. I'm looking for some input from some track guys with some hours under their belts. Right now I have a 408 with AFR 205s, forged crank, rods and some other bits, mated to a Viper spec T-56, and a 3:64 BMW M3 LSD, running at about 440RWHP. She pulls great, gearing also seems spot on.
However that being said, she's too nice to beat up at a track so she's going on the block, to be replaced by more of a track only car.
Right now, I'm looking at either a dry sumped Roush 402R, or a Roush/Yates 385?
I'd like to stay around the same HP numbers, seems about right for the car.
Reliability is paramount, she will be carbed. Everything else is up for grabs.
Thanks for any input,
Richard Bailey

[WildBill3]

Hi Richard Bill here oh man I was looking forward to flogging Gateway with the Yellow BEAST this year,DANG now you will be even faster,Craft has soom nice stuff,so does our shop but not sure price wise were your at if you want to PM me ill send you ther # K@M builds some of the Best here in KC good luck on the hunt im sure it will turn out great whatever you end up with,say hi to the kids for me hope to see you later this year...WB3

[Bailey]

Bill,
Great to hear from you. If I can wangle it, and several factors (work, work, and work)actually come in to play, the #29 yellow car will be at R&G again. Really looking forward to catching up with you and Popeye. I am running with the SVT guys at Sebring late May, that will determine a lot as fas as the direction I go.
I know you are happy with your monster 408, so I have to keep that in condsideration with choices, I need every pony I can muster to keep up with lucky #3.
Have a great day,
Richard

[bobcowan]

SOunds like you're looking for something a little more involves than a simple crate engine. You really need a custom built "race" engine. My engine is built by Mike Forte, and it's great. I hear a lot of good things about Gordon Levy, too. Not as expensive as you might think.