Thanks to all for your replies. I just recently decided to do this project, so I started my research by asking for literature from the various companies, browsing the company websites, and posting here. I hope to spend the next year ironing out what I want, which will be initially overpowered by "what I can afford". I do appreciate everyone's input, even the "down with Chebby" posts...
Matt - I will definitely check out that meet. As for the 700hp motor, I don't think I'll be needing anything near that! Is there a place online that I can check into differences in the different year 302s and 351Cs (like what parts are interchangeable)?
Blake - congrats on your B&B, *and* on your cruise!
I checked out the website previously, and it led me here...
Jack - I appreciate the fact that new/rebuilt parts are going to be much better and much more reliable. However, I must face the realities in my situation that I simply *can't* build a $40K or $50k sports car - my budget simply will not allow it. I will have to make sacrifices at the beginning, and correct/replace them as I can.
Got Snake - thanks for the link...browsing currently...
Tony - good points, all. The computer/electronics is the only part of the project that gives me any worry at this point in time. Going with a less-computer reliant engine will certainly make things easier. Though my visualization of this has always included an LS1, I may have to face the facts that there are easier ways to adequately power a car this light...
Again, thanks to all...
Shane