I commonly suggest putting the original numbers matching STUFF on the shelf for safe keeping and built a replica to beat the hell out of---that way if you do have something split apart in a catiscrpic manner you haven't killed the value of your ORIGINAL package??????????


But also, in those deals I don't recommend an engine of another make/model because of all the accessories, exhaust, etc------you can still show your Poncho at a Pontiac DAY WITHOUT ALL THE SNUBBERS turning there backs on you---------


and probably valve seat, valve spring, rocker geometry are biggest concerns along with the roller cam /modern day oils issues




Also OSK, I didn't realize that you had recently opened a SHOP?