Had a 414 stroker that I ran a couple years, it made 515Hp, when I took it to the machinist he showed me the signs. Number 2 and 4. Pretty bad so he said. It ended up being a "shot" block in the end, so we didn't have to address the issue.
Current engine ran last year 2100 miles. It never leaves the garage without a couple passes. Pretty hard use. Had to tear it apart to ease my own mind, but the maincaps look new as well as the block mating surfaces. This is a 4 speed car with 430 gears and pretty sticky tires. No walk at all.
I don't consider wasting money on anything in my motor that MIGHT help. It can't hurt.