Mike, I see what you’re saying to a point, but the fact is, NOBODY in 15+ years has been able to dip into the 8’s on a 346 c.i. LS engine before Thadd. Forged or not, that’s getting it done right there. 50 +/- c.i. can make a HUGE difference and you know it! Think about the difference in a 4.8 (327) LS truck motor and a 6.0 (376)… Get my point? It all comes down to the basic principle that an engine is nothing more than an air pump. Larger displacement= more capability of pumping air= more power made, easier. Making the power to run 8’s- and setting up the rest of the supporting mods to go along is no easy feat and well worthy of the recognition he is getting.