I completely understand what "CAN" happen if I SC my car. I also understand that months of downtime are expected. "my father owns a machine shop. Sadly he doesnt do that kind of engine work". lol I plan on installing the SC myself with a couple of very knowledgable friends. I truely believe that we can do it ourselves, and leave the main pulley off until we get to Function Tuned in Va. (its about 1.5 hours away). I will have the entire winter to figure things out to get it all right. But I do not want to purchase a new short block and build that one up. So im wondering if I should go with the list you just said now, or risk not doing that.

What did you do Seymore4?

Thank you for your input, and any rambling is good rambling. lol