Steve,
listen to your brother
that is not a street motor
fixing what you have is the most cost effective way to proceed. Your motor with new pistons to lower compression and with a good hydraulic roller cam is capable of 450 ft/lbs torque and 450 bhp or more, in a streetable package you would be quite happy with.
George
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