73 Project help?

A 360 swap,best bang for the buck. A v8 car ,makes it easier. Last one I did,bought a 78 Cordoba parts car(360/727). Stuffed a mild cam,performer intake,hooker comp headers in it.(67 Cuda). Ran 13.61@102,pulled 18 m.p.g.I think ,it's a nice balance. Others,will chime in.