Block girdles, yay or nay

no I get you're point now when someone else mentioned the material used. For a 600 hp 360 I was on the hunt and research on what to do for bottom end strength. This helps a little

Run stock caps and studs. Done. If you want a different cap, then OK, not really necessary.

Keeping that engine out of detonation is going to be the goal. Bad tune ups hurt parts!