[Montierth]

I am in the same boat. I have a 350 sbc that I was going to rebuild but now just going to buy an entry level 350. Called the machine shop and to just work on the block it was going to be about $1200 to $1400. If they were going to do stuff with the heads and pistons, bearings, etc then the cost went to over $2k. Then I found one of my cylinder heads was cracked. I've been looking at the Gen0 350 from Jegs on Ebay for under $1700 shipped. Also found on Ebay Radley Chevrolet ships a Gen 0 for around $1850 + a gift card and a L31 for just under 2k. These are brand new motors. On this board I think a lot of guys have ordered from Radley and been very happy. I'm trying to decide to stay old school and bolt all of my old stuff up to a 350 SBC or go L31. Also saw there is a L31 R. Not sure which would be best? From other posts the L31 vortec needs different from 350 sbc that may add to the cost: new flex plate, new intake, electric fuel pump, different headers/manifolds.

Did you decide on an engine?

I read that the 350 blocks were made in Mexico still. I am wondering if the recent trade deals/embargo is affecting the cost?