Joe...
You want to be different, right?
(After all, you are messin' with a Studebaker <g>)...
Do yourself a favor and stick with the Stude engine.
You can get a lot of speed parts for it (but not through the normal Summit/Jegs channels)...
These engines are tough....
You can turbo boost them way up there and make ton's of power...
Or you can keep it mild and drive 'em anywhere....
There are a few here that can steer you right into your parts...just ask.
Jeff