New guy in Northern Virginia

Welcome form Southern Va. No need to hope for a 727, especially with a 318, a 904 is less of a parasitic horsepower hog, and plenty of big block racers use them. Weighs a lot less too. I ran one with minor work behind a fairly stout 340 for over a decade without issues.
Thanks for the warm welcome, and great info, I guess that just means I'll be pleased with what ever I find.
You think it might be worth investing in an 8 3/4 rear end? currently has a 7 1/4 which we all know can be... well you know.