[wadesdad]

Sign below to join the less than popular motor choice club. I'm building up a 351M/400 which really brings whiners out of the woodwork. Its based on a sound, cheap motor with some mild cams, intake etc. available. Petersen (HOT ROD etc.) Publications published a motor build-up special and featured this motor.
375 lb-ft torque @ 2,000 RPM 456 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 RPM -
382 hp. All for $2,000 and a look very similar to 351's. (The block is only an inch taller).

Remember, it's not a diesel!
Run what YOU like. It's YOUR car. You'll probably be having too much fun to switch it out later anyway.

Good luck!