What do you all think would be a better project.?

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This has the 351C 4V with a 4spd... I was reading some "stock" 1/4 mile times of some of these cars and suprisingly the "BOSS Mach 1" was only a hi 14 second to a low 15 second car... It had to be the gearing, no??

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A Boss and a Mach I are two different models.

The Mach I came with the 351 Windsor in 1969. It had a 2bbl. standard, 4bbl. optional. From there, there was the 390 and the 428 Cobra Jet.

In 1970, the 4bbl. engine was of the Cleveland variant, which was a new engine despite sharing the 351 size. These engines are much better, apples to apples. However, most people in the hobby prefer the '69.

A stock 351 is probably no better than a high-14 car stock. There are few small-cube engines that are faster, such as the Boss 351 from 1971, W-31 Oldses, 340 Mopars, and L79 and LT1 Chevys. . . come to think of it, if you like the Olds, why not find a W-31? It's got everything going for it: rarity, looks, and performance.

If you're leaning towards the Camaro, that's fine. I don 't think you'll be disappointed, and if you want a 4-speed, you can sell it later for something that wouldn't equate to a loss for you.