Buying parts for my engine now, I decided to stay low-buck instead of going exotic since my goals aren't too outrageous. It's Evo-1 spec (7-bolt) staying stock-bore 2.0L, max of 550WHP with EFR 7670, will see 94 pump. Might see 9000-9500 RPM on an autocross track. I already have the pistons in my possession. Any issues with this setup?

-Stock block, no mods/clearance, oil squirters, light hone. Mileage is around 30,000 on it.
-Wiseco pistons for long-rod 2.0L, roughly 8.53:1 compression (info sheet attached)
-Manley H-Tuff 156mm rods
-King XP rod & main bearings
-Stock 7-bolt crankshaft, uncut, polished.
-Fluidampr balancer
-ARP main studs
-Basic BSE
-Reusing original water pump & oil pump
-OEM timing belt, tensioner, bearings
-ARP L11 head studs
-Fel-Pro Permatorque MLS head gasket
-Stock head/valves
-Kiggly HLA
-GSC S2 camshafts (stock cam gears)
-Kiggly street springs & retainers
-Topline lifters
-Topline gasket kit

What kind of head work would help given the flow limitations of the stock ports? Staying stock Evo 123 intake with 60mm TB.
Any point to coating the bearings/pistons?

 

Don't need porting anything under 900wheel imo, unless your going to drag race and need that port for top end its just gonna hurt your spool and low/mid powerband.
On a fresh rebuild I'd highly recommend new water pump and oil pump...
Also a Standard 2.0 can Rev past 10k no problem, you'd be better with standard length for your power levels and hp goals. Long rod would be better on a drag app where ud be running a big turbo setup and are still making power past 10K..
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