360 build on a budget. Opinions????

O.K. I'm waiting for someone to come onto this post and talk to me about this. I just found a stock 4 barrel manifold for my 360. $25.00. So now I'll need an adapter. And I can also get an Edelbrock performer for $75.00. What should I do?? Either way I'll need an adapter. Wich kinda sucks because I just bought a brand new aluminum 1" spacer for my set up. But I'm sure I can just sell it on here. Someone will want it. I'm willing to do what ever will make sense to do. So bring it on.