I am really interested in picking up a kit, but don't have a lathe to do all these corrections to the kit. Is this normal to have to modify factory parts to get everything perfect? Not trying to bad mouth the kit. I really would like to purchase one but don't have the patients to have to modify something. In my opinion, the kit should come with appropriate parts that fit correctly and not have to buy other parts to make fitment of parts correct. Please tell me I am wrong in making this observation from what I have read. Maybe I jumping to conclusions.

How much cooler is the motor running with the heat sink plate? Did you take measurements before and after installation of the plate? I think it's an great idea if really works well.