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That is how I roll as well. I think that since my head and cam, this is the 1st time since I have owned my car that every part that I have purchased is actually installed. No boxes in the garage or living room , my wife is pleased!

I took it as a sign to upgrade. I figured if I had to pay a shop any amount of $$$ then I might as well upgrade the crank so it woul dbe one less part I would have to buy for the next season. I just took the opportunity to spend a little money at that time and then when I bought new rods and pistons I wouldn't have to buy a new crank too.
That's just the way I do things, spread out the parts buying. Right now I have a new torque converter but am waiting on a transmission. I buy parts/upgrades as money becomes available. Sometimes the parts go rigth on and sometimes they sit for months while waiting for other parts.