heres a chart W/links with tons of good info

[grumpyvette]

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/Charts3.aspx

yeah take the time to browse thru all the links and sub links

HERES A FEW GENERAL TIPS
http://www.powerperformancenews.com/fea ... ve-longer/

Charts

SMALL BLOCK
Top > Miscellaneous > Charts
Cylinder Block Quick Reference Chart
Cylinder Head Quick Reference Chart
Camshaft Quick Reference Chart
Pistons and Piston Rings Quick Reference Chart
Valve and Valve Spring Quick Reference Chart
Flywheel & Flexplate Quick Reference Chart

Balancers & Pulleys Quick Reference Chart
LS SERIES
The LS Engine Family Tree
LS Series Cylinder Block Chart
LS Series Cylinder Head Chart
LS Series Camshaft Chart
LS Series Cylinder Head VS. Intake Manifold Chart
LS Series Valve and Valve Spring Chart
LS Series Piston and Piston Rings Chart

LS Series Flywheel and Flex Plate Chart
BIG BLOCK
Cylinder Block Quick Reference Chart
Cylinder Head Quick Reference Chart
Camshaft Quick Reference Chart
Piston and Piston Rings Quick Reference Chart
Push Rod Quick Reference Chart
Valve Spring Quick Reference Chart

MISCELLANEOUS CHARTS
GM Vehicle Information Kits Contain basic GM vehicle specifications, equipment availability and in some cases, owner's and service information
GM Connectors Catalog Find that connector you have been looking for here
GM Performance Crate Engine Start-up Instructions
Goodwrench Engine Start-up Instructions
GM Performance ZZ572 Crate Engine Start-up Instructions
Recommended Oil, Plugs, & Filters
GM Performance Engines Installation Guides
Component Part Number List for all Performance Engines (THIS ONE< IN THE LINK ABOVE IS REALLY USEFUL)