xronin, my idea to you is to sit down w/ pen and paper and make a plan. it seems like you're posts have been all over the place. you can make 700 rwhp w/ a 302 based OR a 351 based engine. its all about what YOU want to do. we can argue all day about 351 vs 302, and neither side will ever win. but be aware, to do this job right 700 rwhp will rape your wallet up the butt. you will not be able to afford to switch plans in the middle of this build. 700 rwhp will take some serious suspension, and if you plan to run on a drag strip, I can guarantee with those numbers you will need a roll cage of some sorts, probly a 6 pt. You're going to need a rear end that support it, a trans (the t5 will go to pieces when you hit 3rd gear the first time or if you have an aod it wont last very long at all either) if you are new to the game i would strongly recommend that you wait before you start on this endeveor, unless of course you are loaded. this wont be easy, it wont be cheap. make a rock solid plan first then follow it.