thx for the info jerry, for now the engine i have will have to do untill next winter so i saved up enough to do a complete overhaul of the block. i do agree what you say about the LS, maybe i will come accross one somewhere this year, problem is that most here think that LS stands for "ok now i can charge you double the money for an old engine" even the block itself without any work, internal or external components they would slap a price off at least 1200€ (about 2000usd) some overhere just want to rip off people who don't know alot about cars. i'm no pro either but i know enough to at least keep a car maintained and safe(my daily driveris 21y and has almost 500k without any major breakdowns appart from a new clutch and pressureplate and hasnt had any comment from the anual safetyinspection since i got it 6y ago)