no one is calling anyone out till next year, yes the block is beefed up,it is a dss dart block, im glad to see that you guies ar showing intrest in my car. hopefully when it hits the streets next season. it will catipult my business, im really shooting for mag covers next year. and im sure you guies prbably already know what you are doing but if anyone needs work done i will be more than willing to help,i.e. custom body work and metal fab and the list goes on