Having a devil of a time deciding which to go with (and yes, I'm aware most the 426 kits are actually around 418ci w/ .030 pistons as I'll likely be using).

It seems that they are almost a wash price wise...after you factor in the balancing, clearencing for the block, and upgrading to H beam rods that is required to make everything "equal" for comparisons sake with the 426 kits.

Which would you go with?

BTW, this is a magnum block and using ported eddy al magnum heads w/ 2.05 valves and a moderate roller cam 218/228 @ .050, .567/.567 lift, 106 lsa. This will be going in a truck with mild 3.55 gears and 2500rpm stall torque converter.