Under $4k budget build LA360 build

Careful on those "kits", John. Things like "oil pump"...do you wanna use theirs? Are you sure? I bought a Melling Hi-vol last time and the difference was amazing. I rarely had less than 60 pounds even when the oil was really hot after a hard run. The original pump in the car had around 20 at idle, less if it was good and hot. Rod and crank bearings; go with the good stuff. Gaskets...Fel-Pro for me every time. It's the little things that matter.

I had no clue... It just made sense money and organizational/list wise. I could’ve checked off a lot of boxes with that kit. Lol. This was a place holder at the moment and was hoping to get good feedback about it. Thank you for the advice! When you say, good stuff”, what maker would you suggest for bearings?