No it isnt over revved, just over worked :]

The funds just dont exist to get a 454 and re do it. I am also not sure of the emissions problems we may face trying to change to a BBC from SBC. If there were funds available this thing would have a 454, or at least the 350 would not still be setting in parts in the garage! I'm planning to start ordering parts this month and have it back together by late Aug. Until then he is spending all available funding on rental trucks to keep the company moving. I'll end up paying for it and being the good son-in-law and he'll just have to pay me back. Whats the deal with the stellite valves? Are these really the way to go, or is a manley stainless better? I am totally unfamiliar with stellite aside from I remember being told that they are commonly used in recip aircraft engines on the ex side. Also, for a 383, are there not head and cooling issues associated with that? I remember a freind years ago did one and ended up with some sort of steam related overheating that destroyed the engine. I remember something about heads needing holes drilled or something to that effect?