Thanks fellas and thank you Robert for the info. I forgot about standard machine- they built the short block for me on my 03 terminator many years back. That motor is still running strong.
I mentioned so cal because I'm taking the car out there at the end of next month for a cruise with a buddy. Totally agree it's overkill to take it there just for the few fixes but I thought if there was a better option I'd kill 2 birds with one stone while out there.
Great weather we're having for the first weekend I'm home to actually get out and drive the car!
