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Those old W head motors are very cool, but to me they are reserved for the guys that are restoring Impala's. Like said above, the parts to rebuild them are very expensive. That and there are only a hand full of builders out there, that really know how to machine and assemble them which equals even more $.

Years ago I got a nice running 348, and I had the same idea you had. But as soon as I shopped for labor and parts, I was quickly discouraged with my idea of being different. I even did a lot of work with Don Blair, who back in the day worked magic on those beasts. He even told me to pass on it.