500 hp Small Blocks vs $$$$$$

When I first built my W5 engine about 20 years ago I had to go through a lot of trial and error. There just wasn't anyone running those engines at the local strips, too expensive. So I learned a lot. It's all about matching the components to make an engine where they all fit and work together instead of against each other.

My thoughts are someone had this engine in mind before they built it and the parts are not matched, thus it's a turd for what it is.