okay, i see where your coming from, mine is a 69ss396. why are you guys putting down my choice of a 396 for my car , ITS WHAT I WANT FOR IT. i want to biuld a 396. why should i go with something else??? okay maybe it will be more exspensive.... i dont care, its what i want... come on guys, just help me out here, thats what this forum is for right?