"Like Rock Taxi said, for the effort, you get what you pay for. A weak V8."
I'm seeing this side too. But in CA, your 1974+ swap has to be smog legal if it is registered street legal. So the 4.7 with all the modern goodies and the low emmission status should make a fairly easy registration...
I have to say, you are my hero and your Pig is my new favorite Cruiser. Bad ass.
Did you swap the complete drivetrain? Full time transfer? What did you use/keep etc. What did you do about motor mounts, etc. How is the power, performance, etc.