[Keithc8]

Why does this guy Mc Doo get on about every FE post I see. ith the after market cranks out right now you would be better of going with a stroker package for 1495.00 that includes tha crank, rods, forged pistons, pins, locks, bearings and rings. It is all new a nd not 40 years old. The 428 cranks are bringing as much or more than the new cast steel cranks are becaue of the restorers wanting them.
Your budget build goes out the door with the new Genesis or Pond block. If you are doing a budget build use a 390 block and do a stroker package that will give you about 430 to 445 C.I. in the 390 block. If you want the new block then you will still want to do the new stroker package. I would not cut corners if I was using a 4000.00 block.
We can sell you everything you need to build just what you want for less money than about anyone and point you in the right direction so you do not have to do it again. If we can help give me a call at 870-246-7460. Thanks, Keith Craft