Motor Delima

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You don't say what the condition of the 289 is in. But you do say on a budget. If the 289 just needs to be re-built then that would probably be the best. If the heads you are talking about are the 351's w/ larger valves that is a good combo. If you re-build you could go to a flat top piston (no more than 9.5:1 to run on pump gas) for a little more power. The 351 might cost you a little more with change over goodies (headers,low profile air cleaner,ect.ect) Unless you have everything or you are going to buy it anyway. The stroker will cost you the most. Just depends on what you want. HP cost's money and you did say on a "Budget"

Gee, you already have a rebuilt 351W? I wouldn't hesitate putting that in. Best bang for the buck and room to grow later. Put in the 351W.