well i have not been on this site in a long time,but i am currently rebuilding my 72 nova .im saying bye bye 355 and going to buy my buddies 454 bored .030/460.shortblock .i plan on 8:5 comp ,alu heads , cam,and a 174 lo/pro roots S.C....i am goin to also rebuild the front suspention(cus the rubber bushings are rotting )......but any ways id kinda like to know if the BB with a 174 blower would fit with my 1" cowl hood,and does any one have experience with the 174 weiand roots s/c?