I may have had a few questions answered last night

I hate LS ****, I just about work on it daily.
Block prep is a pita just to bore and hone. Torque to yield bullshit bolts, torque angles (stupid)
Solid blocks for sure, probably heavier than a 440 block by a few pounds.
Jealousy factor comes to mind, why Chrysler couldn't do some great factory stuff but we have what we have and like John said gotta open the wallet to get the good stuff. But you gotta open your wallet to get any Mopar stuff period.
Jared, you're going to be very happy when it's all done.