OK - you guys talked me into it & I just got off the phone w/ the machine shop. I will build the 416 stroker and start w/ a set of ported stock heads.

I now need to decide on the kit for my build. I mentioned Scat again and he didn't seem to put up too much of a fight. He talked about having to do pan rail clearance w/ the kits he has used before. Am I correct in that the Scat rods don't need to have the rail cleared?