How much should I expect to spend.

How much should I expect to spend if I were to swap my 273 for a 360, and get said 360 to a point where it's pushing out a decent amount of hp. Assume I get a great deal on a stock 360 someone pulled outta a van or something.

Hey Bud, Nice Dart. I have one the same color. Actually mine was originally JJ-1 light turquiose, but was resprayed light blue a while back buy a guy named earl sheib.

About the motor ... it depends on how far you want to take it. For my dart I am planning an efi'd 408. I already have a block, rotating assembly, and heads, and I am planning on spending another ~6-8k when it is all said and done. How much HP is decent for you? You could probably get it done for next to nothing if you got a good deal on an LA 360... and were happy with ~300bhp...