Trying to decide which engine

[_1966ChevyPU]

Trying to decide which engine to go with... the original 327 was rebuilt and later dropped oil pressure. That's when a 350 was dropped in; it was mild as I was still young and my Dad still had pretty much every say about what went on with it. But after it sat for alomst 13 years... found the block has two cracks in it.

My thought for a long time had been to have the 350 in it to tool around in and get by until I dropped a built 383 in. But now I'm looking at buying a motor now... and long story short, I can't get that 383 in it right now.

But now I can get my hands on a rebuilt 402 (everything except pistons). I don't know all the specs of it... but I've heard from a few guys that the guy that did it is a real good wrench. But I've also heard that the 402 isn't really worth it as there's better suited BBCs out there. But, it's $2,500 which from what I've seen around here... it's a pretty good deal.

Plus, with the stage that the truck is in... it's the perfect time for squeezing it in now instead of down the road.

So, what are the thoughts out there? Good deal for the price (depending on the specs)? Good starting place for something beefy down the road?