"Question to the board: Why is it that every new generation has to start from the ooze at the bottom of the pond?"

Are you kidding me? I am 19, taking 23 credits, and working 15 hours a week, and I'm trying to build a budget small block to get my car on the road. I have limited options here. I came for some suggestions and help and so far all I have gotten is a bunch of old heads who haven't proven to me that they know as much as they think they do and can't offer anything other that what SHOULD be done. with all of your "geezer" years of experience you should have a vast knowledge of these heads. I guess i'm supposed to know about all of this already?

I am not some pathetic kid who hasn't done his homework. Why would I waste my money when I can ask someone a question and get their feedback and use it in conjuction with the books upon books I have read about building these engines. I have read nothing about the 896 heads cracking, so how would I know?

I belong to other forums where ppl actually without starting arguements w/ every comment. This place is a joke