yup, since getting the word on how the chevy bb world works, I have decided to take the 396 I have, warm it slightly, put it in the wife's car for her hotrod, and go git a 454 and have at it fer me! Thanks your site is great. I hope the site members appreciate having you and tech and the rest of the knowledgable "seniors" here. See ya when I find a block. p.s. take a gander at my truck, its at the site in my signature. Its my 1st 500 hp motor.