[Brian]

Yeah, I get it...and I'm stupid!!! I always go way, way overboard on my builds. But why not?
You Americans are so lucky...you don't have to pay astronomical freight and taxes on top of the top dollar prices for quality parts.
Those narrow metric ring packs certainly reduce the friction, very apparent in turning engine over when compared to regular cast iron 'thick' rings.
Do it once, do it right, and just drive it!