408 Stroker Build Suggestions

-Scat forged crank balenced rotating assy: I-beam rods, Icon forged pistons -17cc dish w/quench pad
-9.5-9.7 compression
-Edelbrock 63cc heads
-stock rockers
-rpm intake
-hyd cam under .515 adv lift 230-236 @050
-750 dbl pump

Not rocket science
I like the combo. And your right, it isn’t rocket science. It does just fall together right easy and well. Between the large displacement, good cylinder heads, easy in & out breathing manifolds, it will do well.