360 info

If you have a year before you're needing a core, don't get in a hurry. Very first find out the difference between the LA and magnum. Then decide witch you want to build.
IMHO, looking for a certain year LA 360 is a complete waste of time. On a budget you'll never build the motor with enough hp to know the difference (except for your wallet). Example : my 450 plus hp 360 stroker I think is like an 86 block or something ? (Big deal)
Watch Craigslist a few times a day with an app. On your phone with your exact criteria. Example : I found a LA 360 1977(big deal) with motor mounts those are about a $50 value, with a car oil pan those are important because most are truck motors probably about 40 or $50 value. Oil pan to intake all for $50 and he threw in a 904 transmission.
I understand this isn't an everyday kind of deal, so I jumped on it. If you watch CL you'll know when it's time to move fast.