Your build sounds pretty similar to mine. I've got the crane H-288-2 cam (226/230* at 0.050") with like .526" lift. Don't have the car done yet, but with a 3000Rpm converter and 4.30 gears, I don't think I'll have a "soggy bottom end." People always seem to think that a 4V C is worthless on the street, but they forget they came from the factory in cars heavier than a Fox.
I cost me almost $400 just for the port and polish job on my heads. The guy did a good job but he charged by the hour
Oh well, he was the only Ford racer in town(circle track) and his shop cam highly recommended. Counting the RR's and all the other head related parts and machine work I have $1500 into them. That counts the cost of buying the heads too.
I can't wait to test this thing out in the spring! It'll be fun picking on all the chevelles and camaros in town
