indeed. they were just basic backyard grinds that were similar to what a lot of the other mfg'rs were selling. they might not have had the lobe tech or whatever but value for money wise, you couldn't beat the combination.
i never had a problem with anything i bought there: reconditioned rods, production quality bearings/rings/gaskets/etc or any of the internal stuff like lifters/springs/valves, oil pump/pick ups. most all of the stuff was made by somebody big name and just white box'd for them.