Trick Flow small block heads

Glad to hear they are working out. I used hylomar around all the water and oil passages on mine. Like you said personal preference and hopefully cheap insurance. If I may ask what convinced you to plumb to the side of the block?
Idk...I read Sanborns threads, big inch strokers and I have a buddy with a 408 that runs hotter than I think it should. Granted I plumbed into the#3 freeze plug due to header clearance. And I'm running spark plug boots and dei thermal barrier on the braided line. Also did the intake plumbing. We'll see how long it holds up.