Would you mind me asking where you found that price? I googled it, and found a company called Race Mart selling the Scat kit for $1608.
RaceMart link
I am looking at the same kit from Summit, but for a 360. They should be running their summer discount soon . I was told they we be running it again this month by one of their sales advisors.
I've been swayed away from using the H beam rods by several respected people. They are heavier and are overkill for a hot street engine. I plan on running the Scat I beams and saving a few bucks.