I just bought a short block from CREB engineering. Look on eBay. They have a very good reputation.
Mine is a 351w non roller block. It was about $2100.
I sent him my edelbrock performer cam, lifters, push rods and timing chain set, e-street aluminum heads, and comp cams magnum roller rockers.
Short block $2100
E-street heads $1000
Edelbrock Performer intake (used) $200
Edelbrock cam and lifters $245
Timing chain set $65
Push rods $40
Oil Pump $70
Oil pump pickup $50
Gaskets $200
Misc $250
About $4000
He installed all of that, cleaned the heads, check push rod length, adjusted the valves and degreed the cam for free.
I just got it back and everything looks great. I put my intake and oil pan on along with the timing chain cover, water pump, and headers.
He also build long blocks.
Owner’s name is Jeremy and I was able to communicate with him directly during the entire build and he does all the machine work himself including hand polishing all the seal surfaces.
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As for the 302 vs the 351 I currently have a 302 in the wife’s 85 and the 351 in my 86.
I can tell the difference.
85 has 33’s and 3.55 gears EFI
86 has 35’s and 3.54 gears carb
The 351 will out pull the 302 in stock form all day long. It has more low end grunt and more top end power.
The 302 feels snappier and lighter and maybe more responsive but the 351 has more authority.
Think cheetah vs bear. That may be a bit extreme but you get the idea.
You might also consider throwing a straight 6 in there and BigBlue has lots of first hand experience with that.
Mine is going on the DYNO next week and I will have numbers to share with everyone for reference.
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