ONLY $400?? I can tell from your posts here that you've got a LOT to learn. For starters, 4 bolt mains doesn't make it the best or strongest 302 block made. Any of the aftermarket blocks will top it in terms of strength. Plus an aftermarket block gives you more room (bore thickness) for more cubes.How many scratches are we talking about? If it's just a couple, tear the engine down, re-ring it (bet you busted a few rings) inspect the pistons to make sure the ring lands aren't also broken, hone the bores to clean em up a bit, then reassemble it. Or if you want the roller block route, get one locally, these are a dime a dozen, no need to spend $500 for a new block. The block I used in my 331 build, I bought from a local machine shop for $100, that included the crank, rods and new pistons.
