6 to 8 swaps

big block would be ideal, but then i would sacrifice handling and it would be more expensive. I'm probably gonna stick with a 318/340/360(whichever i can get for the most reasonable price).

318 is most reasonable price...

318 360 is most plentiful.

If money is an issue, stay away from 340.

I'd say best bang for your buck is a 360. lots of options for you there. Big block is quite a bit more expensive to do. I know that some fabo members disagrea with me on that. But coming from someone that has done a BB, I know how much less a SB install would have cost.

Phil