Quote: Most of the small block guys on here are the ones who made him out to be the "small block guru" but he was learning as he went with all your stuff. Pays to do your research. Is he trade qualified or just picked it up?
X2! Nothing compares to a trained, skilled tradesman who has went to school to learn and worked years at his craft! Just because someone can memorize/spout off part numbers for mopar performance parts does not make them qualified to machine/assemble engines. I personally have even less faith in the "gurus" who write books. While they are entertaining and sometimes informative/helpful reading, it has been my experience that the real engine builders who know how to make HP don't/won't tell you anything as they have spent years/decades learning what works and what doesn't. With the advancement of technology I also don't see how anyone could/would be happy with a 400 plus cubic inch W-9 headed "Race motor" that only runs mid to high 9's, maybe high 8's on spray, W-5 headed motors were doing that 15+ years ago...
