hehehehehe welcome to the club. I'm still getting over the fact that my motor let go about a month ago. Chasing down parts has been a 2 week nightmare.

If I have time, I might put together a parts list for engine rebuild.

It is highly recommended to have an overbore done, especially of buying the Howell kit. They do not make 8.6:1 in standard but only 0.020over. Other manufactures may do so such as Arias, ans Wiseco. Check around and ask.

Of course when the block is in pieces, you will want to upgrade little shit here and there.

All in all i think it will be worth it. hardest part is coming up with the money. Once you are commited, it gets easy.

I've grown fond of biking and made a few friends on the public transit system in the process. :P