I would build a 400 and learn how to save yourself $1000 on a 4 hour R&R of a motor. I charge $200 for R&R of a motor. 1.5 hours disassembly and 2 hours re-assembly.
$1000 is outrageous.
You can run a 4 barrel carb on a 350, but not with a 2 barrel cam and heads..NO!
A 350 will cost you 3-500 more to rebuild than a 400. Find a 67-71 400 core, rebuild it and swap over all your brackets, accessories and pullies.
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1967 Starlight black PMD Engineering 400 Auto 1968 Alpine Blue 400 4 speed 1968 Verdoro Green 400 HO 4 speed 2013 1LE 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Camaro.