[Old Blue 66]

Ok well after a ton of research, I've decided to dump the 64 389 in favor of a 68 400. The builder that had my 64 was argumentative about how to build it and I didn't trust him.

R & R Engine Rebuilders in Addison il. Don't go there.

Taking the engine back made me think about things. I found a new builder by the name of Rick Johnson out of Crete, IL. He calls his shop Custom Automotive. Great guy. He builds a lot of engines but most of them are Pontiacs. He has a red 62 Cat that he races and it's has the words "no sponsor" on the rear quarters.

We sat and talked all morning about what I wanted out of the motor and his recommendations were spot on. So much in fact that I took it as a sign from the first guy that I should build the motor that I want.

It's nothing crazy. But a 68 400 with a stoker kit. 1976 6x heads, Edelbrock 7157 cam. I'll top it off with a Performer intake and Performer 600 Cfm carb. I don't know all the specifics yet but bore size because of the strokes kit will be at 35. Should be an honest 450 hp. Compression should be right at 10:1.

He found a mostly compete motor core for $350. Should be done in three weeks.