rebuild Redtop or get a Blacktop? - see inside

[MrFairlady]

Ok I know this has been covered Numerous Times...but If i was planning on Buying a Swap- Redtop ($$ wise) & re-do all the seals,gaskets,clutch,water pump - relatively basic items - ..might as well get a Blktop w/ what I would would have in it correct?

Money is an object to a point and Its my daily (needs a bit of reliability but Not Long Trip type) that I've been waiting and waiting to put a motor in.I Have no Exp w/ used JDM motors (never had to buy one) esp one from a 10-15yr old car but def getting a motor.

are the Blktops (lower mileage of course) pretty much good from "the yard"..? w/ the exception of a clutch of course

or buy a redtop and re-do the basic's?
-------------------------------------------
What are the chances buying this swap that the trans will be shitty or Grind?Is it a pretty much "gonna be there" type thing or basic fluid (GM syncromesh type fluid could be the answer?

**note: I'm not going for 300+whp or anything near that - something quick + more (better than my Bone KA) and damn near stock,just the basic's w/ potnetial once the Supra Goes**
turbo KA is not really the route I wanna go FYI.Always felt better w/ a Motor designed for a Turbo..not a turbo put on a NA motor type deal.

thanks for the help on the double Question Post.