Because I am waiting for a clutch for it. HA!
Secured trans when it became available. Plan was always to install it once the MT654CR goes south. New engine may shorten it's time remaining.
Engine will go in even though 6CTA8.3 is alive and well, but I gave the seller a lot of time to pull it. So, be patient.
You have no idea how much power your engine will make. MW pump is supposedly only good for 300hp max with its 10mm plungers, fuel supply is limited (cc delivery per stroke). A pump shop could flow it and tell you the max HP it would be able to make. Mine will be SAE certified HP, smoke free, with low, continuously sustainable EGT's, for about double your stated cost. A good deal I believe. Especially since I can sell my good running engine for the same amount, net upgrade cost should be near $0 (you spent too much, ha!). If you like your 6CTA8.3, you can keep your 6CTA8.3.
But, you should put your big girl pants on and step up to a 12mm P-7100 pump. Make it string-less, know what I'm sayin'?