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Message: [QUOTE="TARM, post: 289407, member: 578"] Lets look at what is a priority item and then go from there: That's a hard one because IMO there is a point where it just does not make sense to stop and another not to go beyond. You need: block filler that's $75 Injector o-rings set from IH $75 OEM head gasket set $250 Here is what I would given that. I am just thinking out loud hear: You already have the replacement engine correct? Why not pick up one of Matt's cams. That is a great addition at the level you are at with air and fuel. Also a good enough reason to pull the front cover IMO. Then weld the cam gear on. Take what is left maybe $600, since you have the heads off already, have the heads just lightly worked. Little bowl work and a polish. This is a street truck. Given that IMO for head flow you should not be looking as much trying to increase the volume of flow as much as trying to increase the flow velocity and how smooth if flows. The fill will help with keeping things stiff and help hold those torque levels. The cam and head work will hopefully work with some synergy in their effects. See how much timing you are really seeing from your tunes. IMO you want the very least amount of SOI timing it takes to meet your power goal and to meet it at the highest RPM peak with the broadest power band. The cam and head work should help there. That will allow lower TQ peaks for the same amount of power which means less CP. The other thing get it live tuned and see about maybe having it logged with a CP tester so you can really be sure of timing and peaks of the combustion events you are looking at as well as cylinder to cylinder balance. Hopefully all of this will allow you to keep a 600 HP ceiling but lower the actual TQ peak by being able to extend it. All of this together should give you a really good chance of keeping this thing together yet enjoy all the power it produces. Anyways just voicing some ideas to maybe get you thinking. [/QUOTE]