305 TBI or Tuned port would be great for you project. if you want to build an engine, i have empty 350 blocks, and i have a 350 TBI setup. the TBI is so much better than a carb b/c a carb is sloppy. btw, i was only joking about the mustang comment, but cmon man....making that engine work would probably be rediculous to do and it might be cheaper to just get a 350

 

I know about cars to a certain extent, but when it comes to building an engine or anything like that, I am clueless. What all would be involved in building it and how much for a 350 block and TBI setup?

 

idk building it is easy, but can get pricey depending on the parts
like i know an oil pan is like $30-100, and the gasket set is like $80, then u got the heads, the cam, crank, pistons, oil pump, and all kinds of odds n ends. where do you live?

 

In North Carolina...From all that stuff that you mentioned, it doesn't sound like I could do that. I know I could figure it out as far as building it goes, its just getting the parts. Heres my situation, I'm a 16 year old making minimum wage in a **** job. Money is a big issue.

 

junkyard 350 is the way to go...get one for like $300 with decent mileage on it, and redo the gaskets

 

That will probably be my best bet. One of my friends dad owns a junkyard and my friend works there most days. Catch him when he's there and I could get a deal on a good engine. I guess I'll get a 350, get a cam, and just have that for a while until I can do more work on it.