Jeff is right... go stud mount (Its nice to see you on here again Jeff... where have you been?) I went pedestal and it was a royal PITA to get the valvetrain sorted out. I ended up buying new pushrods and such in the end, which was one of the reasons I didn't want stud mount... because I'd have to get new pushrods. As for emissions versus non-emissions... it mainly has to do with the thermactor holes drilled in the head... those without are NOT e-legal, those with are. I think its a good idea to buy the e-legal ones to be on the safe side, whether emissions is required in your area or not. I don't think there is any power gains/losses with them.