68 camaro coupe engine questions.....

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this off season will be the start of my frame off restoration of my base model camaro. the car has the original 327 motor. i know people like to have matching numbers when it comes to a true SS or RS model. i know my engine needs to be rebuilt. my curiosity is this: do i spend the $$ to rebuild the numbers matching engine or drop a crate motor in and start new? i know it will come down to preference and cost will play a part, but i wanted some opinions. i wont be dragging anyone...the car will be a daily driver.

and forgive me for not knowing, but if i switch the engine out for a new one, will the transmission also have to be changed ???

rhode island