Decking block cost??

if your running 7.005 rods you need to wait until you have it bored and a cylinder installed so you get the specs for compression. as i recall you end up around .040 in the hole on a stock block which is still about 9:1 with weisco's.

as far as the JP set its the crank, not the set. the cranks vary enough to cause issues so again before assembly verify its right

Not even close - a bone stock, uncut block with wisecos and 7.005 rods is within .005 of 0 deck. But your advice is correct. DO NOT CUT that block if you are running aftermarket rods and pistons.

You are going to have a serious compression problem - what is your head CC now?