My adapter plate is extremely easy to deal with.

You don't have to turn them over 9K to make power. That is sort of a myth. Typically the one I ran started making useable power around 7,600. You can shift wherever you like above that. I ran very respectable numbers shifting at 8,400. With a glide you are going to want to stretch it up some. Just because you can turn 9,500 doesn't mean you have to. That said, once you own one you will notice how smooth they are in the high RPM's you get over the fear.

The dry sump is a packaging nightmare on some cars. It is also a plumbing nightmare for guys who don't like oil lines. This is why I am thinking of doing one with a wet sump. But, there is more power in a dry sump. External pumps are intimidating, dry sumps even more. But, after running one you can appreciate the benefits.

Leon