Madmooner,
Yep, they are smooth, efficient engines. I seriously doubt the conversion would be cheaper than what he already has.

Lots of unforseen costs with conversions, not to mention it will be used stuff:

Custom drivelines, crossmebers, possibly custom motor mounts. To freshen up his chevy small block, why that's about the most affordable engine to work on. My 1968 327 got a cheap reman quadrajet carb. Has run perfect ever since. 700r4s, th400s and sm 465 4 speeds all run about $1000-$1200 for a reman unit. L s swaps are overrated.

Last edited by mainer_in_ak; 10/13/20.