It was a very cheap build that way. I spent just over a grand in machine work and parts. The only real money I spent was on the head work. I don't think a 347 would run as well as this 306 using stock ford EFI/MAF junk, and stock Ford PCM. And I still haven't been sold or bit the bullet on a tuning solution for this motor and trans. combination.

The extra displacement would be nice in hindsight, but the truck scoots very well as is with the power upgrades and 4.10's. If I could only keep it in gear longer through 1st and 2nd gear without the lazy 2500 rpm shifts, I'd be happy as pie.

Truck gets a legitimate 16 mpg's as well. Even turning 33" tires and with 4.10 gears.