MXS to 6NZ

Needing some info on this. I’ve dug and can’t find all straight answers. Have an 06 MXS needs overhauled and wanting to convert to a 6NZ. Price isn’t a problem so please don’t bring that up. What all will work and won’t work? I know cam sensor, head, cam, etc. will the 6NZ packs work on the acert crank? Also going to run a 130-9710 marine cam and 10r0958 injectors. Needing a cat number for a turbo that would work with this set up. All the parts will come from cat so no aftermarket stage 1 etc.

 

Going to run the JRE packs 16:1 10R7172 unless anyone has a different suggestion. 17:1 still sounds a little high. As a 6NZ runs 16:1 as well but has different rods. Does the head have to be changed for sure to a 6NZ or run the existing MXS style with the cutouts and degreed valves?

 

Will be running the 16:1 cat packs, looking at around 650-700 horsepower or so nothing extreme. Not buying a 6NZ because my rotating assembly is good and can convert the acert. Going to change the front cover back plate so it’s done right. Anyone know of a good turbo to run with the 58’s and marine cam? Twins are not an option and is the whole reason for the conversion as well as the iva’s.