Suggestions/help for my 440 build/swap

Really? Why is that?
Because everything is tight. Wait till you start pricing headers. I'm, running TTI chassis headers, but they came with the car and are about 35 yrs old. As for having factory heads ported, waste of money. You can get Edelbrock E street heads for around 1400 complete. You could use an engine plate instead of traditional engine mounts.