Thanks for the replies.

I got the engine back from the machine shop a little over a month ago, with .0035 ptw clearance, measured with the coating.

Haven't had a chance to build it, because I've had a few spots claim they could get a gasket set but just ended you wasting my time.

Finally picked up my gaskets today, so I will hopefully have it built in the next few days. If I get it built/installed within the next week I will post some results after a bit of driving. If I don't have time this week I will not be able to install it until next year.

Just for future reference, did you experience much piston slap on start up with .004?