I bought this engine when the parts I needed for my turbocharged Buick 300 V8 were on indefinite backorder. Shortly after I bought this engine my backorder parts started arriving and this engine has become a distraction. I pulled it down to the short block for inspection just to verify...
Sorry for the late reply. I decided to stop this engine build. I'm just not a V6 guy.
FYI I bought the reproduction dipstick tube from Gbody parts and its awful. I wouldn't recommend it to anybody.
I've decided to step away from this engine project. I only bought this engine because parts for my other engine were on indefinite backorder. Those parts are all in my hands now and the V6 is more of a distraction than anything.
I have a stretched slic intercooler and may go with an air to water. My valve train is good. 46 mm external W.G id like to be in the $2k area if possible. I have an excellent tuner who will be setting up my tune.