Engine Options

[harnalien]

I know this may be long winded, but please forgive me. I want a new/remanufactured engine in my 84 chevy shortbed 2wd. The truck is still under emissions for the next 2 years, so whatever i get has to comply. What i'm looking for is a little performance upgrade over a stock 350 such as cam, intake, new headers/exhaust, and carburetor. My goal is a reliable daily driver w/ as close to 300hp as i can get without going overboard, and a good sound. I don't know if my current engine would be a good starting point, so i'm thinking of buying a remanufactured engine from one of the local shops, and then finding somewhere to put on the performance parts then install the engine. I really don't have the space or skill to build it myself, so I'm looking for suggestions on what the best way is to go about it on a budget. The new GM crate motors ( http://www.crateenginedepot.com/350-...6968-P5C2.aspx )say that they are not intended for pollution controlled vehicles, so i'm out of luck there, right? Does anybody in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area have any shops they recommend that may be able to help me in my plans. Sorry if this is rambling. Please ask for any further details i can give. Some of the remanufactured engine suppliers i'm looking at are: http://www.citymotorsupply.com/ http://www.andersonengines.com/index.html & http://www.blainesmotorsupply.com/