No I couldn't do that as parts here (Canada) cost a fortune and then he adds more (even though at first he said I would get everything at his discounted account price). Like the pistons I paid $600 off summit and he quoted me over $1200. I just cant do it, it drives me mad even contemplating it. This whole engine rebuild has been beating me up financially and companies that cant pack parts worth a spit, I had to return a set of pistons already and even summit didnt do much better, a big box with 2 airbags that were popped and the piston box flying around in it. They seemed ok but I wasnt impressed.
He did see the rings as I brought them for balancing and mentioned the moly top ring.
When I asked questions I kinda got an attitude and the "I've done lots of these" and I felt like I should shut up so I didnt upset him. After I said I was building the motor it was like he had no time for me. It hasnt been a pleasant experience so far, but the kind words and advice I've gotten here has been very welcome and I'm thankful I can double check some of these things here.
I'm not really trying to shame the shop I want to make sure I got all my ducks in a row because I do not want to mess this up. And I want to make sure I got what I spent money for and that its done right.