[homemade87]

I would not push it to the side if you are looking for performance . Being you have the block and it checks out I would consider a 383 stroke kit . For what you want to do you could get a 383 stroke kit for around 800.00 . Have the machine work done and assembled for around 300.00 to 400.00 . Less if you decide to assemble yourself . This would give you options for a much better head if wanted (cam also ) . If you will be satisfied with 200hp by all means get the crate motor . If you buy the crate motor and decide to mod for more power later you will spend a good bit more than the 1500.00 and not get close to the 383 potential . So I guess it boils down to where you want to go when you say performance . Performance has a pretty broad meaning .