Originally posted by deepnhock
Without trying to sound like a smartass, and speaking as a multiple Stude owner ( with Stude power and SBC power) I can tell you that the long term personal satisfaction of building a Stude motor will far outlast a small block.
So will the Stude engine.
The blocks have more nickel in them (read that harder)...
He heads don't need hardened seats (waste of money)
The crank is forged.
The cam is gear driven.

Sure, the parts may cost a tad more, but if you decide to stay Stude powered, give me a call and I can get you some deals on the parts.

Jeff
hey jeff, thats what I'm looking for, INFO , & no you weren't being a smartass telling me these things & any help would be appreciated, because I have NOOOOOO IDEA what I'm getting into since this is really my first stab at a studebaker. But then I have always walked to a different beat of the drum, I love the odd cars & trucks, hell the place we got the studey from had a 50-51 Henry-J I would like to have also, but I need to finish the ones I have, then maybe I'll start a new project....joe