thanks guys!
you are correct, 4.185 dry is once and done. but luckily these arent like an iron block where its trashed. i obviously hope nothing happens, but if it does chances are it wont be in all cylinders. at that point it would be about the same price to resleeve the one cylinder vs buying a new set of rings and pistons plus the charge to bore. id really like to be safe, but at this point the 454 badge would be nice. i guess its a gamble and i'll have to decide which way to go. id still like to hear opinions.
i called peterson today and talked tanks. it sounds like they agree that the stock pump isnt very good, but they still make it sound better than any wet sump pump/pan combo. he told me to call gary at ARE to discuss more and i will hopefully do that tomorrow. still deciding on whether i should pull the trigger and get it done.
i also have to decide on the holley hp vs the gm e38. most builders i have talked to like the holley. many claim that a base tune supplied by holley would be all that is needed. they say that even i could tweak the small stuff with a laptop.
im pretty lost at this point. a ton of money and lots of decisions. i would have thought that for this much money everything would be the best of the best. but i find myself trying to save some money on lesser parts and still being WAY over budget. the $14k 416 wegner offered me last year is sounding cheap......
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