Any Difference Between 460 EFI and Carb Blocks

My 86 had a rod let go, I can buy a 97 engine that I know is good. My question is can I strip the 97 down to a shortblock and use the external parts from the 86 on the 97. Like the heads, timing cover, oil pan, and so on.

Also I have a little bigger cam, I don't remember the exact specs but I do know the lift is 480 on both valves. I have heard the EFI valve angles are different so the pistons are different and that valves from D3VE heads may hit. So my question here is can I use the cam from my 86 in the 97.

Thanks for any and all help

so as long as I use the crank that came with the block I'm good....is this correct

thanks dfree