Just wondering, things like boring for oversized pistons, line honing, decking the block, roller tip rockers are all things that don't go along with a "cheepy" build. At least not in my budget.
FWIW:
- You can save the decking cost by going to H116CP pistons in an undecked block, and will end up at the SCR with the same heads and head gaskets. The H116CP's cost $170 more than the H405CP at Summit.
- Line honing is an option in my book: If the crank installs and spins free, I have never had any issues personally, even cranking high revs.
- I don't bother with a rebuild without fresh bores; bore quality is the foundation of a good performing engine; even moreso at these power and torque levels.