Hi Doug,
They do other 302 (8.2" ?) block options:
eBay Store - T L Engine Development: 302: 302 DART 370 Ford Stroker Crate Engine by NASCAR Shop
i'm going to go for the ally block option thanks to the very good exchange rate. The 427 with this block weighs in at 375 lbs.
I've since learned that the 370 will run happily on pump fuel over here. Isn't there a case for the more proressive torque delivery of this type of engine over the huge gobs of it delivered from tickover onwards of the bigger displacement motors ?
I'm going to have to make my mind up soon or else my kit'll be ready with no mill at this rate.