As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. I sure did the first time around. When I ordered that motor I wasn't planning to race much and was fairly green on good big block combinations. I was never disapointed with the power but the rest of the experience was the worst part of my build.

This time around it's all about quality of the motor and the builder. I've learned my lesson on the engine shops that crank em out for little profit. If you have to build more engines to achieve the same profit, then they probably aren't that sought after. That also opens them up for more mistakes. Sure I could hot tank the block, bore it .060 over and get off fairly cheap slapping it together in my garage. Knowledge is a double edged sword. How much more money do I want to dump into a 489/496 GM block? At the end of the day I want something that is going to make killer power and stay together with the torture I plan. This is my one mulligan to build it right. At this point it's doubtful it will stay a 489/496. I need to buy a new crank and pistons anyway. I'm going to take my time and find the right situation and combination.

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/

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yawn. Might as well just buy a 5th gen ;)

X2 I think your search should stop right there Todd:lateral:

I called and never heard back.........

Thats frustraiting !! I can't understand why a buisness can't at least give a call back. Not good, really no excuse for it!!!

Sorry about your engine Todd..I can remember when you first told the story about the wrong dizzy gear being installed..wow...:wow:

I had a good buddy of mine get a rotating kit from these guys..he did a BB 540 and had great service.

http://www.ohiocrank.com/chevbb_rotate.html

Good luck with the new build!

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-Jim

Toms a busy guy. I've dropped by his shop before. Hes pretty much a one or two man operation. Great guy and AMAZING work. Maybe give it one more shot, tell him you're calling from Lateral G.

Dane I understand exactly what your saying! But you stil have to find time to call your customers back!! I was plowing last night for 4 hour came in my shop a little after 7 pm 6 calls 6 returned calls you have to do this it's customer service something we don't have much of anymore. I plan on using Tom for my project but I will not tolerate poor customer service..

I talked with Todd a few days ago and the 2 guys he has narrowed his selection down to are both amazing. He will be in good hands which ever way he goes.