You know what, it all comes down to what you really want. Do you want stealth, then go with a 302 based motor.
If stealth is not that major of a concern then go with a 351 based motor. Don't get me wrong, you can if the funds are available, can even hide the 351 based motor under a stock hood. But all and all if it is between a 347 or a 408 I would go with a 408, hands down and never look back....And as a matter of fact that is what I did and have no regrets.
Now if you would have said a 331 then were talking about a different story. I believe a 331 is better than a 347. Better rod ratio and able to spin the motor faster easier. You really need to answer alot more personal questions like the ones mentioned earlier and like what if any power adders. If you plan on running power adders then a 302 based motor is not something I would recommend with out up grading the block. A 351 based motor can handle more power and include power adders for the same amount of money. Yes, you will most likley need a new hood,oil pan,headers and stuff but wont you want to replace them anyway???
If you already spent the money on those parts then stay a 302 base motor. If not then I would be looking at a 351 based motor.
Good luck with your project.
As goes for soon to be turbo maybe he just didn't explain it correctley. I understood what STBT meant and it wasn't all that off. Everyone on this forum writes a little different, so I can understand where he might have been coming from. A lot of times people seem to come off way off base but after a while you get what they were saying. Just ask questions on what they meant before blasting people, would be my advise
My 2 cents and dont give a shyte what others think
