Thank you all for your replies. To answer some of your questions;
I like what I have performance wise but have felt its a little flat and AJ has explained why.
Budget wise, I was secretly hoping that I would get some support on the combination I had and could reuse a lot of it.
Low thud knock, not a ping. Everything is tight and the oil pressure is good.
Based on all of the replies this is my take away, which is budget friendly;
The stroker kit idea is tossed.
Once the shop gets a look I can likely hone, not bore, the cylinders. I don't expect any problems.
No need to change the heads to a 2.02 intake
While repairing bottom end. Change compression and quench with new pistons.
Consider 833OD and 3:73 gears to perfect the combination.
If I've got this wrong, please tell me.