[Tony Ripepi]

AKCobragirl,

Sorry to hear about your troubles, all of the suggestions are spot on and you are making the right decisions. I have heard good things about Smedding and Keith Craft has a great reputation. Avoid the Engine factory and be a little leery of the Ford crate motors. As for input on the Horese power 500+ will keep you happy and cruising and it all controlled by the slim pedal on the right.

Going with a fully built and dynoed engine is the best path, as for the reusable bits from the old engine ---- Ebay them down the road, would be my advice.

Ward great spreadsheet...........

Tony R.