Clois,
Ah, gotcha, didn't realize you were talking about a 302 block.
David,
I hear ya. I definitely want a streetable motor. At this point I don't really have a desire for 600hp. Just 350-400 in a solid motor that's not tempermental, and will last me a couple years of fun, that's all.
I agree that carb seems simpler. However I have access to most of the necessary computer equipment, so FI is probably 'less hard' for me than for some others (besides, I'm interested in it too, so I'd kind of like to). I guess I'll leave the FI/Carb decision for later. Doesn't need to be made right now while the bottom end is still my primary concern.
I'll contact that guy selling and see if I can take a look at the motor/shortblock. Anything I should be looking for before I buy it? I assume if it was pulled from a running vehicle with 120k miles (as he says), it's probably fine for my purposes....
Now the more pressing matter - where the hell am I gonna put a 300 pound chunk of iron?
Thanks again, you guys have been very helpful!!