Cast Your Vote

If you don't want to get in over your head mechanically I would recommend replacing the Slant, not going for a small block conversion. The small block is doable, but there are a lot of changes to take into consideration.

You could pick up a good used slant on the other side of the country and have it transported to your location for a lot cheaper than $1.8k. As somebody mentioned before, a lot of folks just give them away. Check your local Craigslist, and look around your immediate area. I bet you could find a good one in the north east within a few hours drive.

-Good luck