I don't understand why replies I make don't always get posted,,,, must be something I'm doing.
Okay,,, I'll stick with 6" rods. Just makes sense and is easier to keep the build going as planned and save guess work. For now I'm trying to get that warm feeling about the Summit block but given the quote from a different shop even if I had to have some work done to it I'd probably still come out cheaper. Feels like the shops today are gouging prices to stay afloat with the downturn in the economy,,,, just MHO. Still don't see how Summit can sell the blocks at these prices. But hey I'm happy with it. Once I have pricing on all the parts and compare to going the LS route I'll pull the trigger.

Tech, one option to get this built cheaper for the moment could be to use the 487X heads I have on another engine until I'm ready to get the Pro-Filer heads. Things are getting tight with hours reduced so just looking at all my options. The 487X (last 3 digits) heads were used on the SBC 350' back in 70 thru 72 and I know on the Corvette motor to produce 350 HP from the factory engine. So the thought is I could at least get the 350 on a 383 build with cam until I can swing the other heads.