Help me understand rebuild vs crate?

Point of this thread is to compare the choice. And I will say that if I didn't actually want to go through the build process myself, there is no doubt that Blueprint would be my first call. I actually already called them a few weeks ago! Tons of great words out there on blueprint and they are making the choice simple for people that want a quality product for a really reasonable price. You almost cannot build yourself a 408 for the price that they charge. On top of that they are standing behind their product with a warranty.

I have no doubt that if the blueprint engine had a problem they would make it right. I think the point is that someone still has to do the work to swap something out warranty or not. I needed to be reminded of that, I will feel a lot more comfortable checking a lobe on an engine that I built versus one I bought. More likely, I will know that I can go 10 more ft/lbs on a fastener to stop a leak or do I need to break it down and find out why it leaks.

As far as tools. I own a 1969 vehicle, I have a lot of tools! :)