I can understand that, the problem is all those that showed interest may not purchase. Look at the group buy for he Venair hoses M.Sprank setup...
As far as TMIC with a stage 2, do you mean aftermarket bigger TMIC or FMIC? It really depends on several factors. an aftermarer IC will "typically" allow you to run higher PSI and are more efficient at avoding heat soak. Just be aware, you can buy a decent front mount for less than you can some of the aftermarket top mounts. It all depends on how much you want to work, obvisouly a top mount is much easier to install than a front mount.