The 360 is not a crap motor. It is a good foundation and you can build it to perform. I think the responses from the other members in your other threads are a step in the right direction. They will help you build it right the first time. You don't need to spend a boatload of money, you just need to invest in some key pieces. You've compiled some good info and pieces but compression is going to kill your build. The cam you selected will not work as well with 8-8.5 compression, you need to get that # up between 9-9.5. Especially if you are looking to run the times you want to run.
