[Merv and Sharon]

I am building a Harrison and have always been going to get the L76 motor. Seemed to be a new, modern, clean and very powerful motor and reasonably priced.

However (big "however"), I am suddenly having second thoughts just as I am about to order.

I am thinking that the Ford 302 is a "great" motor, has the right heritage, is still compliant with registration authorities and is much simpler to fit. I hear that it also costs less, not a great issue perhaps but a notable one. I know that the 302 is less powerful but I am not planning to race and how much power is enough? The 302's I have seen seem to have plenty of what is needed.

So I was wondering have I really lost the plot and should I go ahead with the L76 or get a good 302 with fuel injection, etc? My sub-question in relation to the latter choice is where does one get "good" reliable and complete 302's with gearbox and injectors, etc? Do you need to re-build them or they pretty much useable out of the box? How much should one expect to pay?

Sorry for opening old issues, but this is personal!

Merv