I know the book your talking, read it some years ago. I totally agree that I would prefer to keep the engine chevy however, the wife says I have to use what I have or trade for what i want and I dont actually have a 350, (although I do have an aluminum block buick 300 but, thats too much work) I do have the gt40'd ford 302 though...complete with fuel injection. I hear what your saying about the power too...I have a friend who offered me a supercharger for a small blcok if I can find it (which is his way of geting me to clean his garage and fix his mustang) so Im thinking a 400 hp small block isnt out of the question