That "emissions ready" note makes it sound like a turn-key built at the factory. That's how mine started (for me, at least). The only issues I've had with what they did at the factory was that they used undersized wiring for the radiator fan - in Texas (as opposed to North Dakota), the fan runs *all* the time, and the 12 gauge wire they used ended up frying the fuse block.
If you pull the trigger, you'll have an outstanding resource with this forum, and Don Scott, DV, and the other posters to the CR section of this site. I ditched the 302 in favor of a 351w, and could not have done it without them.
Other tidbits I learned about my CR: *solid* car - with the 302 (minus the catalytic converter - that went away early on!), on a friend's 4-corner scales, it weighed in at 2595 lbs, with 1300 on the front wheels and 1295 on the back. The front of the engine is behind the centerline of the front wheels (I think I heard a car manufacturer brag on this configuration as "front mid-engine"
). Once I got in, the bias shifted to the rear. It was also remarkably solid while lapping (with me as the very timid driver at the wheel) at Texas World Speedway, and an autocrosser who rode with me commented, "I'm building the wrong car!", which I took to mean he appreciated the car's balance.
JLW
(Just a happy owner)