This engine will be 'freshened' with rings, bearings, gaskets, maybe pistons (if the price is right for forged), stock cam, stock head (until I have the one built with larger valves and screw in 7/16" studs, lumps and fully ported.) A 292 exhaust manifold (price?) and a custom intake.

I am not sure whether to use the stock balancer... It is hard to cough up $300-400 for a GOOD balancer (ie; fluidamper or TCI rattler).

Also, do I have the rotating assy balanced?

My big thought was just a 'fresh' engine... no real upgrades to speak of.