You hit the nail on the head. All really good advice. I wished I would have known on the head deal when it came to shaving. I cut mine but wished I would have done the block instead.
I have one of the JP timing chains and it's a really nice piece.
I learned that you go really fast in a /6 even with stock style pistons. Get the compression up and let' her rip!!!
I have to do everything on a budget but compared the piston prices anyway. If you compare the KB239's to the Wiseco's, the Wiseco pistons cost about $100 more compared to the 2.2 KB's. Buy six of the KB's and the expensive rings...then you are real close. To bad I can't swing either one right now lol.