Thanx Joe, I know the 500's are not much heavier than a 350 (for suspension that is), I was wondering about the width versus the fender wells? 454 application required some extensive cutting of them, with the width of the 500 do you think 472 manifolds would clear. They sure have a nice airflow to them. Do you know what disc brakes would work as a conversion for the stock front 69 nova drum brakes?? thanx, Ric