Now that I've modified the lower shock mounts and changed end links I'm happy with the handling and bite. Rear sway bar is in the works. I'm already at 593/587 so your buddies build is probably about identical since I'm down 7 cubes. I'm a car junkie. Nothing excites me more that building an engine and racing. Well maybe one thing.
Chris, shop owners should just send there customers my thread and tell them to read it when they start whining about how long it takes. I really feel building these cars is just like GM building a new car. It has to be put through the paces and fixed and tweaked and etc.... to get it really good. As the old saying goes, you put a bunch of bastard parts together........ I feel like the car is really getting there. This engine change will be a huge positive factor. I always thought the engine made good power but there were some things I would do different today.
Rodger.....you read my mind, can I borrow 5k?
I just don't think I can convince myself to spend the money. If I find a deal maybe.