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Originally posted by aks801
[b]Factors include: limited money right now .... want to use Weber carbs on older 351W or FE.
... find an old 351W block at a pick-a-part, and start accumulating all the goodies to go in and on it. Then get the build done by a pro. Install engine and Tremec in what is now a rolling chasis. Order body.... You get the idea. This route may take me longer than some (year and a half?), and may eventually cost more than it could have, given that the shipping charges will add up, but this will allow me to get started sooner without significant capital outlay.
By the way, goal is to have HP and torque both in the mid to upper 300's (plenty of power, but very "streetable")...B]
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Alan, some of my thoughts:
1. Why Webers? Holley on a decent AL manifold will get you way past your upper 300 HP goal. Cost difference and ease of maintenance is far to the Holley side.
2. Any pro that will build your engine will be able to get cores cheaper than you. Save yourself the trouble unless you are going to build the engine yourself.
3. Buying parts of a kit? Save enough to get the kit (11,000 for a FFR) or do some creative financing. A loan would be better. Interest rates are down. (Home improvement loan?)
Congratulations on your project!