[JBAIRD]

The new alum. block is far superior in every way to the iron block except for the fact that it is not an original piece. Well lets see now, how many of us have original anything! The new block is sustantially stronger, considerably lighter, oils much better and is capable of MORE CUBIC INCHES. What's not to like? Oh yeah, being aluminum,it runs cooler . But it's still not a "Sideoiler" so I can see your point (for those of you who voted otherwise). This is a very good block. 60's nostalgia, 90's technology. If you guys use one of these, order a billet crank and have it slotted. They dont leak anymore..(Scat billet, Velasco or L.A. Enterprises).