Ken; In my opinion a steel crank 440 is a waste of a good Imperial engine in a Road Runner (Belvedere sedan with a hot new name).Chargers could use a 426 Hemi but a 383, also steel crank, is more then adequate. Why don't you express your opinion with the manager and let him know that you won't be taking your business there for the aforementioned reasons. Merry Christmas Arran Foster 1954 Imperial Newport ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken & Tracie" <kjosephson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: IML: Even at This Late Date I went to a local parts store last night to get a fuel pump for my '68. There was a new guy working the counter. He had an opinion about everything. He told me I was wasting a "good steel crank late '60s 440 in an old luxury car when there were lots of Roadrunner and Charger owners who could put the engine to better use." I'll make it a point not to patronize that location for the duration of this joker's employment, which won't be very long if he shares such opinions with other regular customers. In any event, Merry Christmas to all my fellow Imperialists. May you find that last desperately needed piece of N.O.S. trim under your tree tomorrow morning! :-) Ken Josephson Las Vegas, Nevada '68 Crown four door hardtop