[patrickt]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Money. A pro build is around 12k-15k. If I can get the parts and Chad & I assemble, it would save a lot of moola

Just a example for a 445ci 390 bottom end.

Ford FE 390 Based Stroker Short Block 444CID Steel Internals Giant Blower 428 | eBay

Google "390FE Crate Engine" and you'll get a rough feel for some of the costs that are out there. For example, this place, of which I know absolutely nothing, Ford Performance Crate Engines quotes some pretty interesting prices (note they use your core or tack on another grand or so). Personally, I think you present a "high risk" for completing your build if you tackle it yourself. Just sayin'....