Is this engine builder nuts?

When I came on this forum a year and a half ago I was hell bent to make my 318 the beast. Well after I started looking at parts prices for like stroker kits, I found a 318 more expensive than a 360 because they were less commonly built ? More money for less!?? It was like a $200 difference. My machine shop sold me a 360 block for $150. Thus making a 360 stroker for LESS than a 318. I have since found a 360 with 596heads for $50. It will likely replace my wife's 273 in her 66 barracuda some day.
Okay , almost everyone on here will tell you "make a plan and stick to it".
Remember a machine shop is going to mark up parts 15% or so, so bring your own and save.
also when you start adding arp bolts and stuff the cost go up.
we know what you want- what we all want ---- MORE POWER!!! and better time slips.....