drums_till_I_die,
You do not have to use the 2008 rods or pistons . Just exact the deck height with a spacer plate or base gaskets like any other engine build . You can even use the stock 1st gen pistons but Wiseco or JE flat tops are a better way to up the compression .
This +2mm crank, when using std bore makes for a great street engine when the correct aftermarket cams are chosen and missing is the cooling and or cranking problems of the 1397's . The Wiseco 1363 pistons would make another good street set-up with the +2mm 2008 crank because of their design and timing edge height or rather , distance . I'd rather have a tight deck height std bore than a 1397 with two or more base gaskets to lower compression and help cranking as my street bike engine . Holds true for a stroker . Others have different needs and use their built engines different than i so opinions will vary .
I'm a bit partial to the +5mm cranked std bores these days though for my uses at same basic price of the OEM 2mm . Torque a plenty with well thought out 1401's using just OEM pistons