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Edelbrocks are really the only budget aluminum head option. And even with minimal mods they'll work OK on a 390 based piece
If it were me I'd try to find a usable 428 crank - in a budget, moderate power deal it really don't matter if the crank is 20-20, or 30-30... and they sell for less - much less. Stock rods with bolts and recon. Probe sells a pretty inexpensive .030 over "410" forged piston. You will need a balance job. Assuming you already need pistons and rod reconditioning, we just got 20+ extra cubes for somewhere well under a grand.
A solid or hydraulic flat tappet will take care of things just fine - and cam/lifter combos are under $150. You dont even need roller rockers on something mild - but I'd recommend some sort of end stand support or quality shafts at the very least.
Now - take all the money we've saved - and spend it to get somebody to do some port work on those heads! Other than the added displacement, head work is the best way to make power without any rumpity cam or poor driveability downsides.
Go out and have fun! It should be a great street cruiser and good for some occassional wide open blasts. Just don't treat it like a max effort race piece 'cuz it will give up on you if you do....
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