OK, but I think he should appreciate all this input, because it is for real and a broad feedback from experienced people of all issues he should expect when doing this job, and getting these free advices now can save him for a lot of problems later on if he organizes and plans ahead. I think he can gain something by opening his way of using standard components that fit other brands, like the way for instance a bbc extended rod has become a standard in measures for a stroker B/RB block. Will be interesting to see the outcome of this. Hope he will take the challenge!