[dcdoug]

As we've looked at this rebuild, our thinking has evolved somewhat and I thought I'd get your thoughts (see first post for details on car, existing engine)

-After reading up on crate motors, reliability issues and warranty claims for track motors, I think we will avoid that route.

-We REALLY want this to be as problem free as possible so we can drive it rather than fix it (more fixing than driving over the last year)

-Thinking about a Dart block based bottom end with all quality forged internals
-Still would like to reuse our heads if possible
-Upgrade intakes and cam
-Probably stay with EFI if we can reuse most of our existing system. How much of the existing EFT would need to be replaced?
-Are we making too much of staying with a 302 based 347 vs. going to a 351 based block? How many accessories will need to change? Would it be cheaper in the long run to make ~500hp with a 351w motor even after changing out items like headers?

Other things we should be considering?