I'm looking forward to that first drive also. A 2.4 in a little 32 would be a blast to drive. Just be prepared to get good and bad feedback as I have had both.
Funny, I'm the kind of guy who relishes the opportunity to slam some ignorant fool with witty repertoire. The way I look at it is, my 32 has a banger in it now, so whats wrong with another banger for an upgrade? It's a dodge motor in a dodge car.
90% of the 32's (100% fords) I see have a crappy chevy 350 in them. Those guys have more excuses for why they couldn't put a ford engine in it, than teeth.
I don't care what you do with your car as long as it makes you happy. Please reciprocate. :D