You ever consider the fact there are people that have a fast classic car, or drag car, that have zero interest in building motors or transmissions, yet are plenty smart.
^^This^^ I build all of my stuff, transmissions, fabrication and set up my rears. I built the Indy headed 434 small block that's in my Dart now and have been pleased with it. I did talk to a few guys that I respect to pick their brains.
If I were building a high dollar, top shelf parts small block, W7/8/9 deal without a doubt Brett Miller would build it.
I never had an issue with 68cuda416, he and I exchanged a few PM's and messages on FB, always came across as a good guy. I think that some of the internet experts just grated on him over time and instead of just walking away he'd lash out. I was told many, many years ago to "never argue with idiots, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience, plus from a distance no one can tell the difference". It's good advice.