Beater, Larry, thanks for the info. That's what I needed to hear.

M, though I'd love to have one, a Vortec 6 is WAY out of my budget. I picked up the 292 (complete) at a local pick-a-part's 50% off sale for $155. I figure I can get this thing rebuilt the way I want over the course of the next several months for less than a grand. Plus, I've always wanted one \:\)