Extra power needs all kinds of other expensive upgrades....transmission, suspension and chassis work.

For someone who's never driven a high performance car, dropping a well built 347 into a classic is a good way to wreck a car. Most people can't even handle a well built 302 in a classic.

 

Thanks. I looked at the site and was impressed by the way they seemed to stress customer service and quality. I have always gone by the philosophy you get what you pay for. Myself, like anyone, often wants to cut corners to get what they want right now and it costs more in the long run. I think I will just save a little more and do the whole thing. Thanks to everyone for the good advice.

 

Just to ease your mind, even though I am almost 63, my stock engine is way too slow. It already has a T-5 but will soon change to a Keisler Engineering 5 or 6 speed when the new models hit the market. I have already started the upgrades after restoring the car. Just added Wilwood 12" disc's all around, Legend Gear & Transmission prototype 3.92 locking rear, 17" AR500 wheels, BF Goodrich Super Sports, Spec clutch and pressure plate, RYR flywheel, frame stiffners, and a few more odds and ends. My Dad raced many years with Ralph Earnhardt, Lee Petty, Fireball and all those guys. I started driving at 5 and wrecked my first car at 13. In my younger days I raced and my son raced for many years after me. Once speed is in your blood, you never loose it. I might wreck it, but I will have fun until that day, then hopefully I will be around to fix it again. Thanks again for your info.