I agree, I tend to like to over build the engine because I'll most likely want to turn it up or go bigger and if the engine is already setup for it, it's one less step/cost.
I've looked at the rods as well, to avoid using a decomp plate. If rod length is 117mm, is there any issue with a shorter rod say 116 or 116.5? Only thing I could think of would be piston getting too low on the cyl wall and availability.