Her you go...
Before You Bring Up Rod/stroke Ratio make sure you understand what it actually means and what it tells you about a bottom end. Also make sure you have a basic understanding of rotational kinematics.
For a basic description of Rod/Stroke Ratio:
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/inde...=ST&f=1&t=6061
For the basics of rotational kinematics:
http://rockpile.phys.virginia.edu/arch14.pdf
Now whoevers little diatribe you quoted there, MIGHT have some weight, IF it hadn't already been PROVEN that frankensteins, when BUILT RIGHT, can stand on their own as well as a stock. ANY motor, is going to take a dump on you when you hammer it all the time. Not to mention, R/S while yes it is important, you have to think to yourself, "damn, there are many companies running much worse R/S's in their motors that hold up just fine"