thanks guys that answers alot of questions. my dad told me that in the 60s and the early 70s if you said big block or small block people thought you were talking about a chevy. also what do you guys think is my 352 worth putting any money into or should i just buy a 390. all i want is a cool daily driver that can hold its own and whoop up on all the ricers. is this a possibility with the above mentioned add-ons?