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If Money is an issue, and sounds like it is...being that you said you have 2 kids and another on the way and you're a teenage boy, and you'll have to rebuild the 454 anyway, It sounds like Rebuilding the 302 would be the most economical option, and part of the rebuild would be paid for from the sale of the 454.
I understand wanting more power, but i also understand money being tight. Moreover when you rebuild it no one said the 302 had to be stock, and some of the parts may not be too much more than stock, and still leave you spending less than the 454 swap.
Just my 2 cents.
Well said! I think we're dealing with dreams here more then reality. This is not a smart project for a guy in hard times.
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