The block will be more than fine, any year would do, the block issue is the most overblown thing I have seen.

Rods will be fine if machined right, but might cost close to a new set so check it out. Would make it easy to go to the .990 pin.

3" might be a bit much, but won't hurt other than maybe kill a small amount of low end torque. If you want it loud that would do it though.

I want my fair share