[Raptor]

I actually agree with shane on most of this, there are a number of factors that come into play to make a press fit pin work correctly with a piston designed for a floating pin. I have seen it done pretty ghetto a few times and it makes me cringe. Just pony up the few extra bill for a set of eages and don't worry about it. Only thing you may run into with Ross/Eagle as a combo is the rods may have to be pin-fit. Not an expensive process, but something to consider.

As far as the main studs go, if you are only dealing with power levels that are okay for stock rods <500 whp, you definately don't need them. If you are after more than that, it is worthwhile to consider them, at upper torque levels, the caps do have the capability of shifting and ruining your month. We don't have the option to go with a fourbolt main, adding any additional strength for reasonable money is a smart investment. I have always known this, seems a few other builders are starting to come to the same conclusion and advertising it as well so I am told. At your level though don't bother, just make sure the stock TTY main bolts get replaced, they are not designed to be re-used and are pretty inexpensive ( around $30 per set).