Engine Suggestions, What would you do? Options

[jmill]

I've got a 73 17. and a 2.0. I can't afford a Raby 2270 now but until then I want the best bang I can get for the buck. A stock engine won't work for me. What is the cheapest way to upgrade without breaking the bank? Which block do I start with? I can toss about $2,000 at it. Can I build a stroker for that kind of money? Would I be better to build a small displacement rever? What p/c's do I go with? Thanks in advance guys.

[sww914]

That's why I don't scuff & squirt people's cars. When you're getting paid to do something for someone it's easy for them to say that it will be good enough when they're thinking about dollars but when they see the results they're less happy.

[749142]

sww914. thats true. i thought you were saying never use old parts. ive never built engines for others or had them built for me but i see your point. you can get good service out of used parts, being that they are in good condition, but there are cases when new parts are best. although some new parts arent always best being that they are under developed and under tested. im currently int the process of building a 2056 with a mild cam and extensively ported 2.0l heads, and a custom dual exhuast.
using some old parts though. crank, rods, cam. the crank is almost perfect, like its not been run but about 15k miles. looks almost untouched, and its not ground.