Is it worth the $ to build a 5.9 Magnum (or LA 360) without making it a stroker?

I bought a cast 4" crank(scat), I-beam(scat), icon forged pistons, total seal rings kit from Jegs for my L A base small block. The machine shop internally balanced it. (4-5 years ago) 7k all day.. I have but obviously I don't because that just wear's out the motor unnecessarily. My cam choice and there's been a couple has had dramatic effects on performance characteristics. With the light internals it rev's like a 2 stroke... LOL my-2..