any idea what rods I would go to? LS rods? GSR rods? if/when I do this it will be forged rods and pistons of course, and probably sleeved and an after market block girdle etc, but just trying to get an idea so when I DO do it, I can order the correct parts and get what I need.

I know it's hear say :-) that was kinda the point of the whole thread. Thus the "Theory's are nice, but actual experience is priceless." part...

So the longer stroke is created by the combo of the longer rods AND the taller "throw" so to speak of the LS crank? is that right? or is it more one than the other?

Are you saying the LS motor doesn't have oil squirters? cuz I know the B16 does...and we're talking about the deals inside the lower end of each piston bore that squirts oil onto the under side of the pistons right? I beleive to lube the wrist pin?