[78w72]

Originally Posted by grivera

Budget wise it's hard to beat a Len Williams 455 short-block for $4395: http://www.lenwilliamsautomachine.co...ort_Block.html

that looks like a decent deal... does it include shipping or is that extra? website doesnt have much info on that.

& uses a cast crank which is probably fine but have read some horror stories over the years about those breaking. if he finds a good deal on a 455 block as mentioned, a factory N 455 crank would probably be a safer bet.