thanks for the replies, i really appreciate it. can't say for sure that i'm decided on a poncho, LS engines are likewise very hard to come by where i'm from.

here's another thought though, how about i restore the original OHC6 to have a #s matching FGF, and get a chevy engine FOR THE MEANTIME to be able to use the car as a DD? i don't really see the need for having 2 poncho engines at the moment, and if need be it'd be a whole lot easier to sell the sbc... i wouldn't be #s matching by getting a poncho 400/455 anyway...