Jerry,
Since this is my post, I'm thinking that you directed your statements to me personally. First, Summit and Jegs both sell 350/195 hp and up engines. Second, the statement that crate engines are OK for guys with no mechanical ability and a deep pocket, why would you make that statement about a fellow that you don't even know? Did you build the house that you live in? Did you wire your house? Did you plumb your house? All work done then inspected and passed by local and state codes. And who said it was taboo on this forum to have enough money to buy a crate engine if you want one? Have you got to be broke to ask a question? You did'nt even answer not one of my questions, so why did you reply? By the way, Just had surgery, thumb joint rebuilt, and have 2 collapsed discs in neck giving me hell so pardon me if I want to buy a ready to run crate engine. Maybe someone else in this forum might not be ashamed to buy one too.