that may be Jerry, but at least it isn't a 350, If I were to change engines, I'd rather have a flathead ford or a straight 8 buick, or even a V-12 Jaguar, pretty much ANYTHING else. Just something different. Now don't get me wrong, the small block is one of the best engines ever made, and if it installed in an era correct vehicle I don't have a problem with it. But in one of these it just shows no imagination, however I realize that money is generally the deciding factor, and they ARE very effective.