13.3's to 11.8's to Forget it...

I have absolutely no issue with not spending money!
But I don't like to set myself up for disappointment either..
And not to say you'll be disappointed...
But if we were to follow along with the title...11.8....
13-3 is a world away from 12.6, but 11.8 is two more worlds away from 12.6...
And might I point out just like you pointed to me the $1, 400 on the pro Max heads is still going to take you down the same kind of rabbit hole as the $1, 400 stroker kit. Not the same rabbit hole but a rabbit hole none the less... Even though my machinist acted dumb and still notched my block I didn't need it as I I'm running I beam scat rodse which clearly stay in their instructions the bottom Notch is not needed... in the end he talked me into splitting the $90 difference... Okay so if I go forged with H beams I'm prepared..
but keep in mind, I do approach things differently than you, and it's not about right or wrong. I always believe there is more in any given combo and if a person seeks it, they'll find it. Most won't. They'll say "that's about right for that car" and then add parts to go faster. Not me. Not until it's exhausted me LOL