Honestly, i don't care what parts he has.
It makes absolutely no sense to rebuild an 86 shortblock with 86 shortblock parts.
IMO, the only choice here is the explorer engine, like i said 10 posts ago.
More power, no clearance issues for the future, cheaper, easier, i'm not even sure why he would consider anything else when money is an issue.
331, 347 yes rebuild/upgrade, anything else there just isn't a point in it.
Explorer engines are $500 and less, you can't even get all the gaskets, rings, and bearings for that much when doing a rebuild.
It makes absolutely no sense to rebuild an 86 shortblock with 86 shortblock parts.
IMO, the only choice here is the explorer engine, like i said 10 posts ago.
More power, no clearance issues for the future, cheaper, easier, i'm not even sure why he would consider anything else when money is an issue.
331, 347 yes rebuild/upgrade, anything else there just isn't a point in it.
Explorer engines are $500 and less, you can't even get all the gaskets, rings, and bearings for that much when doing a rebuild.