318 build problems & new direction

At those prices, I'd be wondering about what you are getting. I am not much of a fan of buying 'unknown brand' parts. Any idea whose parts?
RPM claims to be a leader in stroker kits, with more offerings/combos, for 20 years or so.
When I look at the parts list, they are all name brands anyway.

I did forget to add bearings/rings to the price. And I need a front damper and new flexplate, for internal balance. Total now puts me just under $2K. All that's left to do for the short build, is block machining and overbore. I figure about $300-400 for that, plus incidentals, I think total 392 stroker short build should be about $2700.