Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp

@Bobzilla – thanks so much for the great info. It is SO helpful. I love this forum!

Ok so right now, what I'm thinking is I will get the Edelbrock 7577, a van or Jeep PS bracket, an electric fuel pump and keep all my Magnum accessories.

I have found a van PS bracket, but interested in the Jeep bracket. Is this what I would need? link
And then a pump and pulley, which I suppose is differnt from a van/truck pump and pulley? That would add cost.

@AJ/FormS – Good points. I think I will pretty much leave the motor alone. I will consider a cam regrind, perhaps.


A few random questions:
- What is the consensus on reusing head bolts?
- What is the difference between Schumacher conversion mounts and Trans Dapt mounts? The Trans dapt ones are about $85 cheaper.
- Any input on the best set up for cast iron manifolds? I will not be getting the high-dollar super rare 340 ones, thank you very much. But other than those, which offer the best performance?