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R50/53 Rebuilding spare engine looking for additional opinions

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Rebuilding spare engine looking for additional opinions

02 MCS R53 I recently got a complete long block when I was looking to replace my cracked head. I used the head on my car and replaced the cam with a cheap $70 one as I plan on freshening up the bottom end I just got the donor car had 75k on the clock. I’ve checked the bores and they are good. I ordered a new set of Wiseco 77mm pistons, Newman fast road supercharged camshaft, arp rod bolts, supercharger bearing and seal kit, complete gasket set, arp head studs, stage 2 clutch kit with one piece flywheel, have 15% under drive supercharge pulley, K&N air filter, Milan cat back exhaust system, 2% overdrive dampener. Is there anything I’m missing or should add to the list? Or am I missing something? Just looking for a good everyday driver with a little more pep in its step
 
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