Scott, you sure know the Sarasota-Bradenton area! If I can't order a long block with the roller cam and RMS block (Vortec heads is a given), then I'll do something else. There are at least three reputable engine/ head machine shops here which I've learned about. I'm going to choose one and see if they'll put together an engine with the specs you recommend. I'm not talented enough to do it, nor do I have some of the right tools. I can find the native engine at LKQ (delt with them a number of times), and also get the cam. The shop could create the heads, etc.
I'm no longer a man of means (by any means) so I'll have to stick to a stingy budget ... but it seems that the custom built engine could end up being affordable even with the machine shop work -- and I'd know what I have. Thanks.
