Drove up to Columbus, OH this morning and picked up the long block. Looks like a brand new motor. Met Norm, the owner of Team Blitz. He’s a very nice guy, went over the motor with me, gave me the build sheet and the break-in instructions. One thing he was very specific about, these flat tappet motors MUST use a high zinc oil or a ZDDP additive. Since he races these things, I’m sure he knows. Gonna use Lucas 30w break-in oil, and their 10w30 Hot Rod & Classic. He uses Valvoline VR-1 products in their race cars, but I’m never gonna see the abuse their motors take. Motor was bored .40 over, and the heads decked so I’m at 9:1 compression. He also installed bronze valve guides so no more rubbers! His build sheet showed all the individual cylinder pressures, I was quite impressed. This weekend I’m making room in the shop, and plan to start disassembly next week. Once the intake is off, I’ll port match the intake to the heads. All of the parts have arrived, so I’m ready!!!