Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp

Thanks everyone for the hot debate.

The goal is streetable, as cheap as reasonable possible, as "easy" as reasonable possible, and with as much performance as we can eke out within those parameters.

It sounds like we have a plan:

• Stock motor, refreshed with new gaskets, hone, new rings, bearings, etc.
• 904 trans with stock stall
• Eddy RPM airgap
• Magnum front accessories including PS and A/C
• Cast iron exhaust manifolds
• Carb and ignition to be determined...

Stuff I'm keeping FOR NOW:

• 7 1/4 rear with highway gears
• Driveshaft
• Slant 6 k frame

About the trans. Debating between these two. One that is cheap, and close, and another that is a little bit more but comes with the torque convertor. Either way I'll rebuild the trans myself I think. I have plenty of time and winter is coming.