# Need some schooling--SBC 101 **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 6, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-schooling-sbc-101/265931 "2013-01-06T07:50:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-schooling-sbc-101/265931/2 "2013-01-06T13:07:31Z")
> [@The wife wants a BOAT. Boat people come in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-wife-wants-a-boat-boat-people-come-in/51408/4): > > So long story short, had a few too many drinks and woke up the next morning with a 79 Malibu in my driveway. I’ve always wanted one, but the problem is I am a Mustang guy and don’t know a thing about GM’s. So, I’m looking for the basics on what to look for when buying a SBC on a budget. Can any of you GM guys help out? Lol how much power are you looking for and what is your budget? --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-schooling-sbc-101/265931)._