Finally on the road again!
I guess it's a good thing I've got a day job!
It took me 5 1/2 months, but the truck is back on the road with the P400 in it. Took it out of the shop under its own power for the first time yesterday. In my own defense, it did take 3 months to get the new long block to Alaska!
Thanks again JetBoater for going there first, and giving me the information for getting the oil pan rail. The oil pan turned out great, and holds 12 qts.
I did not end up installing the phazer gear drive at Bill Heath's recommendation. I'm running his new P400 cam, and he felt strongly that I should stick with the chain since that's what the cam was designed for. (anybody interested in a "new, never used" phazer gear drive)
I went ahead and did the DIY CAC too. On my test drive yesterday ambient temp was about +10F, and my IAT was +22F.
Only 50 miles on the new motor at this point... but it seems very smooth, and has tons of power right from the start. Haven't put my foot in it yet, or done any pulling. But am looking forward to camping season this summer.