an update on the build up.

most of all parts I have ordered are in and the build will start soon .

here I will list the parts used in the build.

the block is a world's merlin lite aluminum block with a deck height of 10.200'' and a will have a finished bore of 4.500"
summit part#WRL-083111 -, $3,695.95

block specs are,
* Block material: 357-T6 aluminum
* Deck height: 10.200 in. (tall deck)
* Deck thickness: .600 in. minimum
* Cam bearings: Standard Chevy big block set
* Main bearings: Standard Chevy
* Camshaft location: Stock
* Lifter bores: Indexed (stock .875 in. bore)
* Water jackets: Expanded for better cooling
* Lubrication: Priority main oiling system
* Oil system features: Integral boss for front feed; boss for rear scavenge rear main cap has provisions for wet sump pump; drilled for dry sump valley scavenge lines; cross-feed lines between left and right lifter oil galleys
* Filtration: Integral mount for spin-on filter
* Oil pan rails: Stock width can be clearanced for strokers
* Main caps: Splayed billet
* Mounts: OEM starter and oil filter mounts
* Block: Side ribs for extra strength and cooling
* Motor mounts: Dual (front and side)
* Cylinder head holes: Blind tapped to prevent leaks
* Weight: Approximately 140 lbs. with sleeves--ready to run

the crankshaft is a LUNATI BBC Pro Series Crankshaft, Stroke 4.750, 2.750 Main Bearing, 2.200 Rod Journals, Minimum Rod Length 6.700, Crank Weight 78–80 Lbs. scoggin dickey part# LUNBS421MN- $1,699.99

Using King, Alecular Pro Series Bearings. Rod Bearing Part # CR849HP-$52.95, Main Bearing # MB5147HP- $59.95

connecting rods are lunati Pro Billet Connecting Rods 6.700 Length, 2.200 Crank Journal, .992 Rod Width, .990 Bushed Pin, Rod Weight 855–860 Grams, sdpc2000.com part#LUNLBO2 $1,097.99

pistons are a set of JE tall deck inverted dome pistons sdpc2000.com part#JE181994 -$855.92
rings are Childs and Albert ZGS 1/16, 1/16, 3/16 rings ordered directly from jegs part# RS-53ZX4.505 $414.99

I must pause for now and get back in a few min. thanks