today i was running around looking for a block when i stumbeld into this guys shop, who told me that it was not nessesary to use a 4 bolt main. he said that i should try to keep things simple for my first build, and that with a 2 bolt i could get 400 hp with out any problems with the block.

this guys shop is not oppen to the public, however he told me that he would set me up with a block and parts, and give me some pointers on how to build my engin. the reason why it is not open to the public is because he builds races cars and has a contract with a chevy dealership to inspect ther pre owned cars only to fund his racing. his shop is huge and he does have a ton of parts and blocks laying around but im not sure if i can trust him thats kinda what i was goin to ask you guys about. the way i see it is he is eather a con man or a nice old guy who wants to help out some kid with his first engine. ( when i say kid im not really a kid but to a 60 year old guy a 23 year old is a kid). he said he would set me up with a block and parts and set it aside and let me take some as i pay. sorry about the rambling ill stop now.

last question is is it a bad idea to buy used pistons?

thank you for your help i baught that book online today should be hear soon i also leared about when to take the block to the shop for boring.