that's what I think also,come on! they have been casting blocks since the beginning of time.every time something new springs up,its overwhelmed with problems and goes belly up.you don't see problems like that with model t's and a's,they were cast by cavemen and are still around.the technology is there to do it right,but those who do it are obviously escapees from bellview,or,just not getting the right people.the factories do it everyday,why cant others???? my guess is if its cast right the first time,instead of 357 changes and upgrades it wouldn't cost 4grand for a block,and another 4 grand to get it machined just to work......nuff said.....