[hi-tech cobra]

patrickt,

I wouldn't mind doing the solid lifters if the break in issue had not reared it's ugly head. I had a 427so (solid lifter) in a Unique car 10 years ago. I did not mind pulling the valve covers every now and then. The engine builder broke the cam in properly but that's the only thing he did right. What he did wrong - misaligned rockers/pushrods/intake leading to massive valve train failure. Input shaft on toploader too long, pushed the crank ate up the bearings, etc.

The fact is I want to build this motor. I might have KC do the shortblock. My expertise does not include running in a solid lifter motor. If someone near Jacksonville, FL knows how to do it and wants to help then I might reconsider.