Hi Ryan,

Good write up, you obviously have been around the block a few times with these types of motors.

My 100 hp comment comes from the tricks I've seen over the years. Vacuum pump, 100 degree coolant, more compression, additional head porting, ported intake manifold, more agressive cam, better oil pan, Spintron testing, aluminum rods, bigger lifters, lower oil pressure, lightweight oil, etc.

I'm pretty sure a Super Stock engine builder would find a bunch of power that I've left on the table. Of course the cost would go up. I have about $22,000 in the motor at the moment while a Super Stock version of this same combination with all the tricks would probably be $45,000 or so?