doczg

i dont know much about the vh45 but i would say that the 1uz would be a pretty descent candidate as well. They are 4 liters and 290hp stock with a bullet proof aluminum 6 bolt main block. I agree on not going with the a sbf, unless you chose a 351c which would be awesome if you got an aluminum block/heads. I know people will run them up to 8k in the stock 4bolt main blocks, but i think they extra 2k will be hard to get.

I believe the home depot stuff you are talking about it Peel'N'Seel or something like that... i have heard really good things about it in other forums.

I would also do some research on the gforce t5... i have heard that they cases on the t5 can track at around 450 ft-lbs.

The mexican block was around in the 60s and 70s and they have a wierd circular boss cast into the front of them by the water pump. The mexican block has higher nickel content and thicker main webbing. The main webbing is supposed to be close to the old boss 302 blocks minus 4blot main. It u wanna make an easy 500hp get a roller block 351w, i believe they are 88 and later. Put in a 408 stroker kit and some trick flow heads and u can get your 500hp easy with killer torque. Btw all 351 bottom ends except for the pistons are good to around 700hp with just replacing the stock bolts with good ARP ones. All 351w motors have forged rods, and even though the crank might be cast remember it has 3" mains...