[Keithc8]

Mike I have never had a Dove block because he was never able to deliver one. I have used his heads and they scare me because I have had to many leak water even before porting. His intakes seem to work good but for all out race engines. I have used the Pond aluminum block with good results. I have done about 20 engines with the Pond blocks. I have done about 50 with the Shelby aluminum block. I use the Edelbrock head in most cases because of the cost and durability. I use the Blue Thunder High riser head when doing a full out race type engine wanting more than 800HP. I feel that you would be best to stay away from the Dove stuff and use either Pond, Shelby or Edelbrock. I do not like the Shelby head castings they are to thin and I have had problems with them leaking as well. Pond has just sent me some samples of some head castings but I have not played with them as of yet. Hope this helps a little. Thanks, Keith