TwistedTy, I have nothing against you, but c'mon, these are both topics that have been covered in depth 100's of times.
If you had a specific question about them thats one thing, but both of those broad topics have plenty of information on them.
to answer your more specific question....
how are the eagle rods and srp set up?
Im gonna be running that combo this summer. SRP .030 over pistons, standard tension JE moly rings, Eagle Rods and stock crank with 4 bolt mains.
Im just looking to break into 11's, then im done with major modifications for this truck.