[bmcnicho]

I am building a street car. The consensus seems to be that the 4 point main may be overkill compared to a 2 point with a main girdle, but not necessarily a bad idea. Let's face it, if I thought overkill is a bad Idea, I wouldn't be putting 500+ hp in a 2,200lb car. This would also leave the option to add NOS if I ever decide to (even though it is unlikely).

Has anybody heard of cracking in a stock block from the added holes? Beefy 5/8" steel girdles with high strength bolts get close to $300. Rather than spend this much I think go ahead with the 4 point main. This way I leave the option to add boost at some point (even though I doubt I ever will).

I would like the Vic. Jr intake, but I don't think I have the clearance under my hood. Once I have it all assembled, I will check my clearance and perhaps upgrade from the Torker II.

Thanks far all the advice !