Thanks Howard.
I think the powerplant is going the way of the grill: It'll take 5 versions to get it right! Wegner is probably going to pass on the California shortblock. The final straw was .002 runout on the crank snout.
That was engine version 3.
I think I'm done with sleeves. Version 4 of the engine will likely revolve around an LS2 block or even an "unannounced" block that will be available in January, according to GM Racing. Rumor has that being the aluminum LS7 block with a 4.0+ bore.
If only I could make an engine from aluminum and ss mesh!
jp