The really difficult thing I'm dealing with is having to remove the engine to replace the oil pan gasket and VC gaskets, also pull trans to do the rear main seals then the "while i'm already here" bug hits you.
then you-
a) replace pilot bearing
b) replace clutch, flywheel & PP etc since
Vortech may be going in so lets upgrade while I'm here
c) while oil pan is off I may as well upgrade to an ARP pump shaft
d) replace oil pump and pick up
wait, I already did all of this on my other engine and it's already all together and it's already has HP!! Why not just yank this leaky mofo and put in my other engine & trans?? I hate being in this position.