[albanycobra]

Sticking with a Ford motor is a good idea...I just couldn't fit a LS motor and yet I fully understand why people do. The Old 302 Windsor out of an AU Falcon is still compliant and fits easy into these cars, no stress. You can run the standard EFI to get started then upgrade later.
My bet is most of the kits will end up similar pricing once completed, paint will cost same, motor and gearbox will be same, also wheels and gauges. The decision will be can I out lay 30k to get started ( eg Pace) or can I afford half that?. The older kits have a much cheaper entry level and most of them will sell you individual parts where as Pace may want to sell you a block of parts.