[cobraleonard]

I agree with Bill on the big block. My preference also. A few hundred horses in a little short car is plenty and a LOT different than in any other vehicle.
The site will also direct you to the "offical approved state inspection" site in your area. I feel it would be a good move to check with some of the local rod builders in the area to find the inspection site that may be better to work with.
I was fortunate that here in Lancaster County one of the two sites was a mile from me and the person(she) was fantastic.