while i wont comment on the CH, RS ratio or any balancer issues ( LOL) I will tell you that I put the BPE crank, Pistons and compstar rods together cheaper then a 4" stock mopar rod sized combo - rod's pistons come with pins and rings and it was in fact cheaper then a standard 4" stroker combo.

Very true....I am currently doing the same combo because of what you're getting for the price is hard to beat!