studs, connecting rods, pistons, aluminium flywheel, etc all seem like a waste for a fast street ride imo
'Dad" on SQC at enginemachineservices.com says he's seen more than a few 2.6 blocks with uneven deck surface
Probably responsible for many blown head gasket issues. Bottom end is robust already
some fast starquests ran ?9116 felpro + oe head bolts
another GT35 @ 35+ psi with the cheap ?8770 felpro BUT.... had the head o-ring for wire seal