Before many years the sbc will be in the same category as a flat head Ford---an engine that used to be popular and still held onto by a few die hards but not practical when the LS engines make 400hp, idle smooth, last for 300k miles, and get 25mpg. We have two sbc in the shop right now which are the only ones in the last five years and they have a throttle body on one and 8 stack injectors (converted to electronic) on the other: a band aid till the light shines through and an LS goes in. With the Fords it's all modular now as they are similar to the LS in mileage, longevity, and power. My 34 Chevy 5 window coupe has a 2004 Mercury Marauder DOHC engine that is a joy to drive be it down an 1/8 mile drag strip or on an 800 mile cruise. I decided to give up the hand cranked telephone and kerosene lanterns and join the modern world. There's a tiny chance a few may disagree with this.
