MMMAAAANNNN Andy, you're the spy from within. There's science in your discoveries.
Those internal lightweight mods sure cut down on the lard.
Yes, my Eagle crank and rods are hefty. I have my weight notes on those somewhere.

Loaded yesteryear spent question. 55 amps is good enough for an MSD 6AL box, Firecore CD coil, Aeromotive 1000 in tank fuel pump, Caravan cooling fan, running and dash lights?

I wasn't sure that the Milodon oil pump was internal or external pick up. Is it internal? I can't seem to find it in their catalog.

I once wanted to use an original A990 aluminum oil pump casing but was told that they did not last too long even under quarter mile conditions. Maybe the Milodons are made from a stronger alloy.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a low deck block is already lighter than a raised deck by about 30 Lbs right?

Later next Winter, I'm fab/modifying an aluminum oil pan out of a Charlies standard aluminum pan to fit my engines set back position in the K. That should remove a pound or two at most.