[Dandy Don]

I wanted to pick your brains for recommendations or opinions for
ERA #593 (Turk's old car):
1)I want to use a high amp alternator on a 427 S.O.--any
recommendations of what brands work well? Do you favor a
one wire hookup?Who makes a good set of pulleys for an FE?
2)I was planning to use Edelbrock's aluminum water pump but
they are in a backorder position.I have heard good things
about Stewart pumps and Milodon,but both are modified cast
iron.Any experience with these or should I wait out Edelbrock?
Would you use a 160 or 180 degree thermostat?
3)Now to the dreaded sidepipes.I don't have Turk's ambition to
recoat these pipes with VHT every few weeks. Most of the
header coating guys offer all colors except white.I've been told
that Swain Coatings offers a white but that the finish is not
smooth;like Jet Hot,etc. Any experience with Swain or does
anyone know of another source for a white ceramic coating?

Thanks-Dandy Don