It was important to us to find a 351 in the period from 69-74 so we would have the right block and cylinder heads (mostly the heads) 60.4cc chambers. We can easily utilize key components of the correct M code 69 engine by pitching the dish pistons and running flat tops with valve reliefs. I believe for cam we will likely select someone's combo of cam, lifters, timing gear set and springs. Likely an edelbrock offering that targets a range from idle and up. We'll top it with a new 4 barrel with elect choke and a dual plane alum intake, likely headers too. The FMX trans is what this Mach 1 came with originally so we feel good about rebuilding this one and sticking it back in there.
Those have relatively "lazy" lobes and can be beat without too much trouble. There is more power/torque to be had without sacrificing smooth driving qualities.
