So I purchased a notch shell to drop in a LQ4 engine to make a cheap, reliable drag car. Build list so far is as follows.
Engine: LQ4
Bored/Stroked to 408
Speed Inc custom grind cam based off of TU1 specs
FAST 102mm intake
Beehive valvesprings
GTX45R right now but Borg Warner S480 with TCP Meth kit later down the road
Wiseco 10:5:1 pistons
Stock crank/rods
Megasquirt plug/play ecu kit
Walbro 400 in take pump
Bock 80lb injectors
Generic ebay intercooler with JDM yo cuplings
Suspension:
AJE K-member with LS mounts
AJE Tubular lower control arm
AJE coilovers in front
KW coilovers in rear with adjustable damping/controls
Tie body together and pan-hard bar
Drivetrain:
TH400
Cheap ass flexplate so can use it with LS
Jackson shift kit and clutch packings
Ford 9' rear end
4.11 gears
spool
ENTIRE BUILD COST = $5,329.96