[RWebb]

1. the thermal reactors do the "damage" and it will still be there (case warpage) after they are removed

2. not all cars will need the very expensive machine work, but it's a risk you take - some will sell the engine (to a person who wants the Mg case for an early concoursmobile or period correct hotrod) and put a different engine in

3. an "S" for the middies (1974-77) means essentially nothing (as vs. the early cars)

4. you say afford - can you tell us your budget? there might be an SC someone knows about with your name on it