Trev,
I agree with your statement on rods but please note that even though the RB30 rods are strong they can bend and can you imagine the damage that a rod can do at say 6,000rpm with a piston as a fist to your head (RB26) and your prepped block from your callculations the damage bill will be close if not over $4,000 so im my opinion $1200 is a cheap insurance policy
My 2 cents anyway
Jordan