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Getting the correct length is important. It should actually be shorter because it will stretch over time. In your case I would tighten the backstay to where it was prior to the change, then tighten the headstay until the backstay is the proper tension.
Note that the lever arm effect will change the forward lowers much more dramatically than the change in headstay or backstay.
If every thing is out of whack you may be better off starting over by centering the mast, if that is what the manufacturer recommends, i.e. no rake, and then snugging it all up.
I might be inclined to hire a rigger for an hour or so to show me and set it up right once. Learning how to do it right would be valuable knowledge.
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