ATK 5.9 Magnum crate motor horse power

@gzig5 - I would hope so, but then Blueprint should advertise that! They should be shouting that they are the improved thicker, better flowing heads. Their webpage for the motor just says "Magnum cast iron heads". Too generic. But I agree with you, the jump to the roller cam aluminum head 408 is probably the way to go for $1,300. But still, that's not pocket change.

Just a few more peanut butter jelly sandwiches for lunch....
There are certain times when I will "buy once, cry once" and the engine build is one of them. False economy to do it otherwise, IMO. I do a lot of stuff on the cheap in order to save for the really important things. Motor and brakes are high on my list of getting the best I can. Either way, from what I've seen you'd be happy with either of their offerings.