I got my 390/436 block back today and the total came out to $3600 and change.That was for the machine work,stroker cast crank,H-beams and SRP pistons,and labor,without a cam.It`s a good build but seems a little on the high side.Does that seem about right ?

 

It looks pretty close. Figure $1,000 for machine work, $2,000 for stroker kit, and $600 for putting the short block together and you are right there. A cam is in the block now right?

 

No,I wanted to get a roller but didn`t want to spend any more money right now.Plus I dont know how big of a cam I want to put in it.I know that a regular would work OK, but since I put a roller cam in the small block I`m hooked on the rollers.USA Racing in Houston did the work,they`re one of /if not the best shops around.I got the Cobra Jet heads I found off that old truck I got awhile back that I`m planning on using after I get them to look like yours.Anyway,thanks for the reply,I just wanted to know if I was in the ballpark on the cost.

 

If you have the extra money, you can replace the 2.09 intake valves with a set of 2.15 intake valves. I had to have a set of 2.19 cut down to 2.15 but you might find a set already at the 2.15 size if you are not in a hurry.
A good race valve job cuts the valves to 45 degrees, not the 30 degree stock cut. 45 degrees flow much better at the higher valve lifts.

 

What would be a good aluminum intake to put on it ? I have the CJ cast iron one now.And I`m going to put the bigger valves in like yours.I just bought a`88 F-350 4x4 w/brand new 460 that the guy didn`t finish putting back together for $1000.Just unloaded it,couldn`t pass it up.

 

Sounds like you got a great deal on your F350.
For the money it is hard to beat the Edelbrock rpm manifold. Your manifold is a good manifold, but it is nice to loose all that weight by installing a aluminum manifold. Ford made some very good aluminum manifolds , but it is nice to buy new, and not have to worry about buying a used manifold that might have some issues. Sometimes inexpensive used manifolds can end up costing you a bunch because of problems like previous milling, broken or cracked areas, damaged threads etc. Just depends on your budget.