Steve, I think when you start a post with "problems" it automatically puts one thinking in a negative way about your topic. For example, if I started one "Problems with Steve Coombes performance" and made some criticism about your ability to do something,(like cut a good light) people who don't really know you may believe that is a real problem. I could follow up by saying 10 great things about your performance but people who don't know you may start to think "what other PROBLEMS does he have". Before you know it, everyone will think you have a problem when you really don't. I think that for anyone "on the fence" about moving up to an aftermarket block reads comments about "problems" with a block they may be scared away for no good reason. That is not good for the Pontiac community as a whole.
As far as I'm concerned, I haven't seen any "problems" with the IA2 block at all. There have been some issues on the early ones but they have been resolved. But I do know as an educated consumer of performace parts that there will always be "issues" with anything and everything that is made (that goes for all makes and models) and will require more time/money to resolve. Nature of the beast.
I do think it is a good idea to post information about unknown variables during the building process. It is always better to be informed ahead of time than to learn the hard way. You could also avoid these issues if you have someone who knows the block to do the work for you. That way you'll know what will or will not work or what may need more attention.
Also, for those "on the fence" DO IT! Just be sure to talk to someone with a good bit of experience with the new block and the newer versions so you can get a good idea of any additional costs that may be involved. I know it mine won't be cheap to build, Big HP never is, but knowing its a Pontiac and will last a long time, makes it a little easier to accept. Thanks
Disclaimer, No problems were infered or implied about Steve C.
