[ERA Chas]

The BS I refer to Ernie, is NOT anything to do with your cost discussions in this thread. I want no part of cost related issues.

I'm asking Mike to share his inside knowledge of the parts-their designs, strengths, weaknesses, power capabilities, machining and assembly procedures-in short all the TECHNICAL side of the parts. There's been a lot of misinformation over the years here.

Barry and Keith don't have all day to post info about these things but if more guys were here (Tom, George, Mike, Draille, Rob McQ, Bogoshian) a broader base of correct info would benefit us all. Even Rick could shed a lot of light having built 2 blocks, but he doesn't have all day for that either.

I didn't include Jim Dove, who is a nice man but I think his reputation here is too damaged to gain credibility.