Hi, I am new on this forum and have been looking around at other posts for the 427's for awhile now but still need a little more information. I picked up a 427 Tall deck for $300 with a brand new moroso oil pan, new weiand intake manifold spacers, new melling hp oil pump and a brand new engine stand. I know i got a good deal and that is why i want to build this engine and not go for another bb. I have read that alot of people dont like to build the 427t's because they can be a pain in the ass sometimes, the way i look at it is though i am only 19 and this will be a good learning experience right? I am not worried about fitment issues either it is going into an 1984 k10 chevy. Now, some questions that i have are... I would like to get about 500 hp and 500 torque out of this engine on pump gas and i am willling to pay whatever for it, now i have seen many posts by pat mcarthy and im sure you know how to do this, if u or whoever could include the necessary parts, books or whatever may help me would be awesome if you have any questions about the block or i may have forgot something please feel free to email me or post it, but again, any help would be appreciated. Thanks