I have been lurking for a couple years now and finally decided to join as this site seems to be full (overwhelming) of great stuff. I very much appreciate that thorough research and verification is strongly encouraged here. I also like that, from what I have seen so far, everyone is courteous and very understanding toward us guys with less knowledge. I am a retired FAA employee, nearing age 63, with two daughters ages 41 and 39. My 41 year-old has a 360HP 1969 SS396 Chevelle with the TH400, will post that story later. I am currently taking the engine/TH400, cab and bed from a 454 powered Chevy C20 crew and putting them on a K30. So, 454 re-build and a 396 build as a spare for the Chevelle are on the to-do board.