Looking at those pics, we all feel for you.
There's also something to be said for buying a stroked motor from one of the mass-production houses (Ford, Roush, RDI, World Products, etc.). Aside from any warranties, at least the experience and volume tells you that these kind of things
shouldn't happen with someone that deals with building these motors daily. That doesn't mean that $#it won't happen...just less likely and better odds.
Hope you get her back together soon.
-Dean