Sven that is for sure something to understand, but I still don't think a younger me would listen to that.
All of these are real issues too, it is funny how many times I get asked elsewhere (mostly younger guys with LSx cars) what cam they should get, I tell them to buy another car first then rebuild the motor in the LSx car and then we can figure out the cam to match the whole kit and kaboodle. They don't listen and buy a cam they read about on ls1tech usually a 231/236 at .6xx/.6xx with a 113 or 114 lsa and then they realize they need to measure preload for pushrods and get the oil pump and timing chain/gears replaced then why are they not making the same power as a guy with LS6 heads, and that they would need a FAST 92 intake at least.... and so on and so on. Then I am like well how did that tunr out for ya not having a car for a couple weeks and having to borrow a family members car and piss them off and your job is pissed because you need to get the car running to get to work but you are coming in late or calling out sick a lot more....
Yup been there myself and now know to not touch something unless I am prepared to do it all the right way the first time. REDCOMPG it's exactly as you are saying prepare extra time.
