I will definitely check out those rods. Running 11:1 on 89 octane? almost sounds too good to be true...
I had checked out either the Twisted Wedges or the AFRs and I've heard good things about AFR and more good things regarding those. Always good to hear more positive comments.
As for the airgap -- yeah I dont think it'll fit either

even tho i'm putting on the TPC engine mounts (dammit they better be worth the friggin price) and that drops the engine about 1 inch or so, i think its still too tall. If it'd be worth it, I'd even consider getting a 'glass hood with a scoop....
yep the 6AL was what I had been looking at. Good to have a confirmation on it.
FI will be way in the future.
Yep that TKO is a 5spd
And i'm definitely going to be using H-beam rods. Godawful expensive but worth it.
Thanx for the input! Anybody else have any advice?
Nico