Thanks for all the input. I may have to look into the Crate motors, as I do not know yet the cost of machine work. I have a friend that does machine work, so may be able to do some swaps to get it done low-budget, but right now I dont have a grand to drop on this project...... Wish I did. I am still building the chassis and getting ready to prep the body for install on the chassis, so maybe by the time I get all that done I may have the $1000 or so for the Crate saved up.
DJ, I don't plan on going over 4500rpm. This will be a daily driver, capable of going off-road when-ever I like, but primarily for 4x4 in snow in the winter.
I was actually hoping that either the 305 or the 350 was in good enough shape that I could just go for a hone job, rings bearings, cam and maybe a valve job, and not have to do all the really expensive machine work. If the 305 is not too bad, I may do that to the 305, and save the 350 for making it a 383 later, as I will be needing a crank anyway...
All your inputs are greatly appreciated. I have read a fair bit over the 22+ years I have been restoring and working on old cars, so 350's are not foregn to me, just the fact I have never re-done one, I could usee all theinput I can get!
THANKS Again to all!
Garry K, Port Orchard, WA
