Kernel flashed and booted just fine. Still detected as r.O.C.K. kernel, but build is 2.6.32.9 lge@android-build #2, so it is the correct kernel.
Ok, the CM7.1 2.2.2 kernel repack gets as far as the "MetroPCS" screen and hangs. I dont like seeing the MetroPCS screen, but if it works, I guess its tolerable. Beggars can't be choosers. Ten minutes into it, still sitting at the MPCS screen. Battery yank, reboot, MPCS screen hang. Doesn't even do the "Hello, hello, hello".
Looks like the flashable kernel works, though. Just make sure you flash it after flashing Reppards ROM.
Edit:
Just reflashed reppards ROM, booted, flashed gapps, booted, flashed new kernel, booted. Works like a champ. SetCPU is saying I cannot OC, so thats legit. Will play around with it for a few days and see if I can make it freeze/reboot.
Many thanks tripdoc! Enjoy the wedding!
Second edit:
Playing around with the flashed kernel and am finding that it breaks WiFi. Wont turn on. Say's "Error". Being that we're on MetroPCS, this about makes the phone useless lol.