I wasn't trying to talk you out of it, just wanted you (and anyone else who happened to read this) to know what they were in for.

These old motors pretty much started out with all "the good stuff" to include steel cranks and the factory tolerances were held pretty close. With a quality rebuild they'll last at least as long as anything else.

One of the better books I've read about these is the Complete Chrysler Hemi Manual by Ron Ceridono, published by Tex Smith publishing. If you get the Hemi it's good reference material.

For a dependable street motor, about the only improvements needed are a cam, better intake and better exhaust.

Good luck

Mike