Under $4k budget build LA360 build

I totally agree. I’m 100% a quality first guy. I’d like to find some deals though as I go along, but won’t sacrifice quality over the price. I’ll just wait it out and save a little more. I thought because it was Mancini that it would have a high standard without question, but I need to question, especially on something like this. Thank you! I going to be taking the advice of y’all on this build. I’ve read so many threads at this point and have seen how expansive the knowledge base of this crowd is. It’s impressive and I’d be an idiot not to follow the guidance of the countless years of collective years experience here.
Dont be afraid to use used parts as long as they are good. i have an old Crane cam SSH-320-NC for example that I am thinking about using in mine. I cant get that cam any more and I did run it in an engine before so I know it works. You can measure the lobes for wear etc. basically check it and decide if you want to use it. I agree being budget minded is a good thing. I am working on my "spare engine" that has been sitting around "In parts" for years. I am finally going to at least get it together,and possibly swap it into my car . I do have an engine in it that runs currently and a 318 sitting there collecting dust.:) I need another car LOL