Last year I was the only ET ported entry. I don't know about this year. Since both small and big blocks are allowed there could be others????
I tend to use shorter rods than that - - I've never bought into the long rod deal. I much prefer a clean, unbroken three ring pack and a slightly longer skirt. Better ring control means I can back down on tension and hence friction without risking
oil contamination to the mixture.
Pins are pretty conventional at .927 - - but they are inboard boss, round wire retainers and are pretty darn short
The rods will stay at 2" 'cuz I already have them. We picked that size for crank rigidity/overlap last year with the bigger stroke. The small main deal is attractive. The FE ain't bad for a big block at 2.75. Next year's rules prohibit shrinking them down...351Ws are 3".