Help spec'ing out a new small block
Hey Bill, here is some info that may help. Seems to be a pretty good overview on blocks, heads and compatibility.
https://web.archive.org/web/20181106140358/http://www.shadydellspeedshop.com/faq.htm
I would like to get my hands on a fresh R3 block, however haven’t seen many that are 59* with regular motor mounts. Would rather avoid the cam availability/cost issue since mine wouldn’t be a max effort build.