Well, the engine build has begun. I decided to keep things simple and go with the Edelbrock Performer RPM #7106 and run "out of the box" Edelbrock 60069 heads. It has a very nice set of Ross lightweight forged pistons p/n XL412-2. The lower end is balanced. I have opened up the main
oil passages to 7/16 and radiused the curve. Also, deburred the block and opened up the
oil returns in the lifter valley. I have a question. What pushrods will I need? I am going to run the Crane complete rocker setup p/n 34790-1 which are due to arrive mid-April. Will stock length pushrods work? How about Crane p/n 34642-16? I will post some pics next. Thanks for all of your help. Todd