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2.14 is a great design, rod clearance should be less of an issue since the crank used is shorter throw than the one the block is designed for. So Pauters should be no trouble to run. Also, Crower has no issue with selling longer rods and I personally would go that route. As far as Pistons, I am to the point where Wiseco has me a bit pissed off so I have been scouting other sources and have some pretty cool info that I will post after I can prove it. The current 2.14 that we are building is using a knife edged crank, a scraper, windage tray and the pistons that we have been looking at. Looks like a promising setup when done. The tranny and other parts are being built to handle it as well. The head is getting a lot of port work and larger valves, cams matched to the expected powerband and an upgraded ignition and intake as well as exhaust and the perfect turbo. Cam and valve spring selection is a pretty big deal with the RPM range intended. And since you asked about dry sump before, this would be the right app for it. Kevin, if you want more info on the pistons we are looking into, PM me or shoot a call and I will fill you in.