engine build

[ajpm26]

Alright, so I bought a 7bolt shortblock w/ evo pistons/rods, federal mogul bearings, freshly honed, polished crank, etc. I'm just trying to figure out everything I need to assemble the rest of it. I'm also going to be rechecking the bearing clearances, etc.

So far, I know I need to get new main bolts, head bolts/studs, front case, water pump, gasket set, oem composite head gasket, head, 7 bolt oil pan, 7 bolt flywheel, and probably a few other things I'm missing out on.
So I've seen on ebay gasket sets, front cases, etc. What's good and what's junk?
Obviously from the ebay gasket set I wouldn't use the headgasket it came with, but are the rest of the gaskets, viton valve seals, etc. good in 'em?
How about the front case/oil pump? Has anyone tried them?

I know most would say go oem and everything, but if I don't need to spend as much then I don't see the need to. Please only post if you have knowledge on these parts, I don't need 100000 posts about how everything on ebay is junk and if I'm too cheap to go oem then I shouldn't have a dsm.

Where can I find oem head bolts? I was reading that I'd need an aline hone in order to use arp head studs? Is this correct or would I be able to use arp head studs without it?
Also, what parts can I use from my old 6 bolt engine? It's literally just pulled from my car and has all the sensors, wiring, etc. on it.

Thanks

 

[sexystover]

im running arp headstuds without an alignhone no problem, and also why go with a composite headgasket? a MLS makes more sense if your goinng for power

 

[ajpm26]

Because from what I've read the stock composite headgasket will be able to hold the amount of power I'm planning on making and the shortblock I have is not the correct finish for a metal headgasket and I would rather not chance it leaking.