Help me build my 360!

I've been thinking of doing the same type of thing with my 360. The cost difference to build a 408 is really not that much. My main holdup is that I need to open up the motor I have so I'll know what kind of shape my bores are in (Plus find the money!). Have you checked what your compression ratio will be with the 408 kit? I think you'll still need to get the assembly balanced. There are some similar kits for sale on eBay for about the same money. One seller offers balancing for an extra $130.

I can't get a link to work but the item number is 270340180945


I asked about the balancing & this is what they told me.....

"Yes, the balance is a computer balance on a HINES computer, the balances are within 1 gram."


I've never had an engine balanced before. Does this sound like it would be a good enough balance job?