Martin is one of the best in the industry. I would trust him. Thanks for the reminder.
Plenty of skill, but I'm saving the budget for the LQ4 build. With that being said, how about this combo:
uSed MS3
New pushrods
New rod bolts
Used wet kit working up to 200 shot
New dedicated stand alone nitrous fuel system
Ls7 clutch etc.
No long tube headers, just electric cutouts before the x-pipe for the Venturi effect
Polish the stock throttle body
Will consider rr's or trunion upgrade
Bosch 044 or walbro 340 in tank
I think I can drill and tap the intake for direct port nozzles, sealing the threads may be difficult though.