rumors from an old timer to a newbie

Welcome to FABO.Your friend seems to be abit out of date.You can put any motor you want in your A-body,BB,SB,SL6,4cyl,Turbo,SuperCharged.It comes down to wether you have the place,tools,funds and knowhow to do it.If going BB with 4 speed,you,ll definetly want to add torque boxes,frame connectors,also a well built 8 3/4 or Dana60.Searching and asking for needed parts around here,will save you alot of money other than buying new.Good luck and remember,you can also get big HP numbers from 318,340,360 small blocks also.:D