Zip,
The problems I have heard about with the rocker stud locations were I think all with SB Heads.
I am thinking that for the purpose he is stating, that the smaller ones would maybe work pretty decent.
To save even more money if not spraying more than a 150 shot he could use either the FM Hypereutetic or the KB Hypereutetic pistons. too. I have giuys shooting 150 easily with those.
Billy,
A low budget and being in a low slump or not having money is nothing to be ashamed about. I spent most of my life this way. You do what you can do with what you have and try to not get your priorities of live mixed up like so many end up doing. You can live 1st and take care of your family if you have family 2nd or maybe that is a mixture of 1st and 2nd. and just as you can save a little, make deals here and there and you can still have fun with perofrmance cars.
Not to be preaching but even a higher priority of life is to not forget God and to keep in touch with Him in the many things you do and in good times and in bad times. Seek him by just talking to him man to man. Your words as you would speak. He will hear an honest heart and a sincere man.
It is possible to buld a rompin stompin 454 based engine without spending a ton of money.
Ed