I agree with the do it right the first time...
When I used to work, I was a furniture rep (Brown Jordan)... I used to advise people that wanted to compare cheap junk to the "real thing" - that in the long run what seems expensive at first - becomes the better buy in the long run - because instead of REPLACING the junk - you can move on and buy other stuff.
I always watch these commercials for the "whole house worth of furniture for $999" -- and think -- I'd rather have one decent chair than all that junk that will look/be worn out in in a year.
I guess I was trying to justify your use of the BBC... because dollar for dollar they're hard to beat for "power"... and there's plenty of used high dollar parts for a guy to use.
I just installed a LS2 (brand new crate motor) in a 55 chevy - wired it up - hit the key. It didn't crank twice before it started and purred.... no timing to set - no leaks - no carb to jet - it just started and idled perfectly - it sounds good (flowmaster 40's) and couldn't have been easier. Pleasant is the best way to describe the install. This one has Billet Specialties Tru Track set up. My one caveat == I HATE the looks of these plastic pigs... but that's a personal problem... cause they sure run great.
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