Flat tappet? or roller cam?
 

I wouldn't worry about the bottom end.  Prime the oil system prior to fire up and it'll be good.  I think the cam should be fine too.  Its already been broken in, so make sure to use a ZDDP additive in the oil and I think you're good to go so long as it rotates through smoothly.  You could shoot a little oil in the cylinders to be safe, or just fill the pan and rock it side to side a few times.  I've started plenty of engines that sat for that long, or longer, with no issues.  If it was outside in the elements open, might be a different story. 

Only real concern would be rodent infiltration.  I'd probably pull the intake and pan just to visually inspect that there's no nesting going on.  I saw a mouse nest lock up and oil pump once and turn an engine into junk.  It had been sitting in a barn on a farm though for an unknown length of time. 

MS wrote:

My main concerns would be corrosion. First, the cylinders, which are probably fine. The second thing, and it could result in catastrophic failure, would be rust on the valve springs. One tiny spec on a spring can cause the spring to break, and that would result in a dropped valve. If it looks ok, clean it up and go for it.

  Seriously! 
 

66 coupe wrote:

If it sat for that long, I would be concerned about any remaining oil coating on the cam and lifter faces.  The cam surfaces lubricate from crank throwoff and I suspect it has all drained by now.  If nothing else, follow TKO and MS recommendations about priming and inspect the springs, then back off the rocker arms to unload the lifters from the cam.  Spin the engine so any lube from the crank will reach the camshaft.

 
Are you saying to back off the rocker adjustment until there is huge clearance?  Or what?  This is a new concept for me and I can see some disasterous results!

Splainitplease

Back off the rockers entirely, completely unload the lifters.  Spin the engine with the starter only, not running.  That removes the high friction point at the lifter and cam surface.  When you have a good comfort factor, readjust the valve clearance.  Flat tappet?  Hydraulic or solid?

Found a pic of the motor after I got it home. 
​After I donated the Edel RPM Air Gap to a charity build for soldiers, I messed around with an 8-stack EFI that I want to use. Alas, wrong cam profile for EFI...darn. AND I have the correct front sump oil pan to go on the bottom.
​I just hate going in to an already sure-fire motor and swap out stuff. The oil pan should be pretty easy. 

Depending on the setup most EFI systems do not like a tight LSA.  They don't do well with overlap.  Typical EFI cams are on a 112-114 degree LSA.

Less lsa   butt more duration....?
Will FI handle that...AND lift of course?

In a nutshell, most EFI systems use reference values from a MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor.  Speed density systems are heavily reliant upon this sensor, though mass air systems still use it as well.  If manifold vacuum at idle is too low the system goes haywire trying to get a smooth idle.

There is an alternative, which is the third version of EFI called Alpha-N.  Alpha-N is a very simplistic scheme available on some aftermarket EFI systems where the fuel curve is basically pre-calibrated using throttle angle and coolant temp as references.  The issue with Alpha-N is that it works great for 1/4 mile racing, but not for anything dynamic like road courses or street use.

But, this shouldn't be a concern.  Plenty of guys have run very powerful EFI cars, and that takes a "big" cam.  Its just that the cam needs to be ground with EFI use in mind, which will widen up the LSA as compared to a cam designed for use with a carb.  Higher lift with shorter duration is another trick, which reduces overlap, but still provides adequate filling time for the cylinders at higher RPM.  Lots of magic in a cam, which is why picking one out of the book for applications like this is a bad idea.  I always advise calling the tech line at Crane, Comp, etc.  I'll plug Crane because I've had great luck with them, and their tech department is responsive and knowledgeable. 

Jimj wrote:

Still looks cooler than all get out.
 

Word/amen/absolutely/withouta doubt/true dat......plenty cool!
Besides....who would cover those stacks with an air cleaner?!! Just don't drive on dirt roads.
6sal6
 

Really big unplanned shopping spree today at Summitt Racing in Arlington. WOW what a place.
​Got the engine run-in stand to test run this 351W and several other new motors that I have stored for other street rod projects. 
​I'll apply all of the advice I've received here and let you know what happens (good OR bad).
​Side note: finally my 17 year old son is starting to play with cars and sees a point to working in the garage...huh! Who knew?!
​
Paul

Nice rig!