hrm.. that sounds like a plan bnoon... I suppose i failed to consider that the parts are cost prohibitive at this time... so i suppose unless someone "fell" on a 01 longblock your method would be far more cost effective. Im also intrigued by the mention of the elec pump. I was under the impression that these units have such a short lifespan they are useless? I can see ill have to look into them a bit more.... that seems like the way to go for me now... 99-01 longblock with an elec pump... Thanks for clearing me up a bit.