Personally, I'd never order such vital components from someone on eBay.
Spend a little bit extra and go with one of the reputable names like VT or DSS. I went with the VT shortblock and I couldn't be happier with the motor and the service.
I second that!
Enjoy your car while you can because once you start modding and things go wrong, it doesn't become much fun anymore as it becomes a very expensive hobby
I have a couple friends with sponsorships and it certainly pays off. It all depends on your proposal and if they'd like to see more exposure.
Good luck :nice:
HID's actually don't shine any further than regular halogen bulbs but they do have more of a spectrum. They conducted a test here in Toronto recently and it was an interesting read.