My requirements... what to build?

u do not need an engine builder to stick a take out 360 magnum with it's efi in
mabey an wireing guy :)

Very true. Novice at that too. new computers, EFI additional wiring would all be something very new to me.

However knowing how sometimes i get picky about things, even if i found a 5.9 magnum, i think i would have it tore apart. Not knowing the history on the motor i would want it inspected and possibly a few additional goodies added. I obviously have a lot to think about and a lot to learn.

i dont know if i am any further off than when i posted the original question but the feedback is great.

Rebuild with added goodies on the 318 i currently have
Stoker kit on my 318 i currently have
360/5.9 magnum with the recipe above from AJ

All great ideas that i personally i think i will be happy with for my requirements.

Rear end 8 3/4
Gears up in the air at this point 2.94 to 3.55 nothing more than 3.55
For sure limited slip

Transmision
rebuild my 904 with some heavy duty parts
200R4 to get OD

still have a long way to go .

Glad i have time to think and hone what i want.

its a start