If you want to run to run aluminum rods it's important to make sure the oil temperature is up to 160 degrees before you start driving the engine. I let my engine run about 10 minutes before I ever drive it with the aluminum rods.

As far as titanium valves unless you have a huge diameter valve and are subjecting it to high rpms you'll be a lot better off just using a 1-piece stainless steel valve.All the trick stuff sounds great, but there are trade-offs to using those items.

Following the KISS Method (Keep It Simple Stupid) reduces a lot of stress on the mind and wallet.

Tom