Actually, its ASE certified
I plan on assembling everything myself, but I will be having the block, crank, rods and pistons looked over, balanced and what not by a proffesional.
I'm not totally clueless when it comes to building motors, but I'm nowhere near as well versed as john or josh. I'm also not afraid to ask questions or take advice from more experianced builders so all input is welcome.
and Tim, I'm not dead set on gears and converter yet, I'm working my way to the back of the car