421,389,427,348,409,401,454,331,354,392,500 and many more all before a SBC!
Apparently you have twice the money to get half the power.
SBCs cost WAY less to build than anything you mentioned, and speed equipment is cheaper and more plentiful. But you will look good posing in the parking lot with your 331. Lol, the extra weight of that boat anchor of a motor will be compensated by lightness in your wallet
Assuming adequate power and spares available, I give points to any visually distinctive engine, such as 1953-66 nailhead (up to 425"), Chrysler poly (up to 354"), Dodge/DeSoto/Chrysler 1951-58 Gen-1 hemi, 348/409, MEL, etc. with vintage intake manifolds.
There is more "visually distinctive" accessories and speed equipment for SBCs than any engine in existence. What, like THIS isn't distinctive enough for you?
