Only problem with some of the short blocks for sale is they are desinged for guys with new style cars and factory EFI

You could do alot better by upping the compression and running a drag pack type camshaft.

As far as the ignition goes forget the dist i dont know why you would want to go that route prolly would end up costin more.

The factory valvecovers and coil packs work great and are cheap.

The MSD setup is around 485-500 bucks

My motor is done just waiting on Charlies oil pan that will hopefully be done tomorrow.

I would seriously look for a junkyard motor Eric. That way you will have all the covers bolts sensors etc....