soooooooooo - went to @madwi's house this past weekend, installed my coolerworx shifter & poly trans mounts. Car feels amazing! EXCEPT....my idling oil pressure dropped to about 5psi.
(obviously not because of the shifter install, but just only noticed it drop that day).
Needless to say, I ordered the EPS gallery gasket kit, timing chain tensioner, & timing cover gasket set. Looks like I'll be tackling the gallery gaskets next weekend along with solid engine mounts & a baffled oil pan. WISH ME LUCK