Miami--
Glad you decided to keep your ride.
I would certainly lose the SVO dipstick--they are known power sinks. Instead, go with the J-C Whitney teflon coated "Super- Dip"; this should be good for at least 7 h.p. at idle. Also, I think you are missing a bet in not replacing the chrome alternator bracket--brite stuff really slows things down.
Hope this helps.
Rick