LA top end rebuild question

That cost. Seems a bit excessive for a street engine.
Gear drive and the Jesel system.
After all we are talking about the OP’s engine....
You asked who made them. A good true roller is what I use. They are the least expensive and I never had a good one stretch. You get what you pay for. "Roll master" is a good set for a race car. Cloyes is the cheapest true roller and work well. True rollers have less harmonics then a standard chain, Double roller, or gears, Less wear.

My big block will get a belt.