Choosing the best 5.7 engine and Transmission

If a person is patient, does research, and, waits(patience, again!) the right deal will come along. I haven't done the tally yet on my son's car, I can GUARENTEE I don't 6500 into it. That's including the price of the car. 73 Scamp 5.7 Swap That was rebuilding the 5.7 myself. These engines don't take much to freshen up. You're ahead of the game with a lower mile pull out. They can go for under a couple grand around here. Just saw one on Minneapolis c-list for 1600, 46,000 miles. Out of a truck.