Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp

ScampNYC said
@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?

A 5.9l with headers and 4bbl basically makes 300 hp, but if you want a mild cam don't let AJ's made up scenarios stop you from doing it, AJ don't get power is generally added throughout the powerband. Here's a 5.9l with headers and 4bbl, stock cam VS a mild roller comp cam shown on the screen as you can the engine gains from 3,000 rpms+ and no signs of any real loss under 3,000 rpm, so if you want a cam go for it will give you gains you will notice no matter your gearing and stall.

Here's LA low cr 360, with a bunch of mods VS stock 2bbl, headers, mild ported heads, xe250h and xe268h cams 4bbl etc.. Still makes better power everywhere over stock.