I have had several conversations with Bud and Phyllis about having the LS1 in my Venture. I was convinced it was a good way to go until I looked into the Rotary. Seemed to make more sense. However having said that. I think he had a sound program going there. His last incident was a a broken fuel line as I understand it. They were both Very nice people and real pioneers in the Experimental Alternative engine world. I feel the loss and I hardly knew them. I can only imagine how there friends and family must feel. My prayers and thoughts are with those grieving there loss.