why cant it be long studded?
is this because of what i said a while ago about the head bolt holes not being as deep? this is what a local cosworth garage told me but i think they were just trying to sound clever and were tellin me porkies mate

basically they sound identical to the 200 block but without the rear plug, so that can only make them stronger than the 200 really.
why have you got one cause i thought they where all long gone? or are you considering that one on ebay with the pistons?