Help me understand rebuild vs crate?

stumblinhorse said

I have not ever rebuilt an engine before, but was thinking it was something that I wanted to do. But I don't know that I will get more satisfaction out of all the work , time and money to end up with a 300HP 318 vs no work but a little more money for a 375HP 408 with a warranty.

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As mentioned...stroke the 318. The difference between the 390 and the 408 is small. Do it yourself just for the experience.

If you can run your cable box you can do this. It will just take you longer. Measure everything. Get a factory service manual. Ask questions.

You'll do fine.