So I should be cool to buy a 05 block etc, get the studs, sleves rods and pistons, then buy some 06+ heads and port them and be good as far as motor goes? If so I am going to jump on that immediately.
Correct.
J&E made my pistons and have all the required information to get the job done. << stay with the stock bore to avoid head gasket issues! I would set the compression at 8.75 or 9.0:1.
Crower made the rods - go with 6.000" inch rods.
Darton makes the sleeves.
ARP can supply the studs.
Email me for more info.
Also, I dont necessarily want to straight up copy, but I was wondering if you could recommend info on the sleeves rods and pistons... I am familliar with what it takes to install ll of them, but have no idea how to choose the rod lengths and pistons etc. I know typically in boosted applications compression is lower.
btw, I really appreciate your time efi-diy.