Fair point! In a way, I do see this as a research project into how much MEV would be prevented on a chain with higher MEV. We’ve tried to do this via pure data analytics/research in the past, e.g. here: The Viability of Integrating an Encrypted Mempool as Proposed by Shutter Into the OP Stack, so this could essentially be an alternative approach more akin to simulation or using cadCAD. I think the proposers could take this into account and focus on the research and analytics aspect of this, i.e. essentially the dashboard and measuring part.
I’m also considering providing 2 options for scope and budget which could mitigate some of the risk of spending too much money on this experiment.