Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp

Not only no But F no....

Put a good 904 behind it.

If going auto, put a GOOD converter in it. Most important piece of the puzzle to get it to run hard.

might be buying a 904 tonight.
What would be a good convertor to use?
Mild 360, mild cam, my rear gears I'm sure are 2.xx