If it were mine, I'd go back to a GMC engine. (Six cylinder engines are not "too small".)
Couldn't agree more Cletis. I am finishing up a 56' 235 and cost is about 5k. That is machine shop work, new pistons, crank,cam, valves, all internals, clutch kit, mounts, carb.and exhaust. Before some of you bench guys jump on the price, go find a good machine shop who will work for less than $50.00 per hour and buy quality parts.
You can pretty much count on a 40 plus year old engine needing some help. Used is an option, but I couldn't find anything that still did not need internal help locally.
If you want to do a 350 and go fast, then use a Camaro or Corvette product, these old 6 bangers have character and they are fun. My .02.
Hank
