Thanks Dave, I'll think about that. I am not desperate for this engine yet, as I have a couple others in build process too.
I always build at least two full race engines every winter before race season starts, because dirt race engines rarely last a whole season, so I will have a backup ready to drop in and not miss a weekend. I bought this assembly wih hopes it might last a whole season of 45 nights or so, but I might save this one as a backup for big special outlaw shows instead.
However, I am really considering just parking it under the bench to save for my street/drag project Z28 under construction now. The only reason I bought this rotating assembly was because I had a fresh race prepped .030 over 350 block on the stand ready to build, and the price was very good for what I got. However I will probably build my latest 400 core into a 406 for my backup engine, as I already have my Dart Little M 404 ready to rock and roll... $10k later... ouch..?
Thanks for the tip. Jim