360 Build suggestions

Using the kit just minimize’s down time. You’ll end up with an extra rotating assembly that is not worth much on a resale side being a stock cast crank and the OE rods which my not or may not be straight. Correcting such parts for use or reselling can be costly. Depending on there condition. IMO, disassemble the engine first to see what is good to go and then proceed from there.

The kit could be cheaper.