which way to go??

[davecarney2]

So I have made the commitment that I want to go with an LS engine. Automatic with somewhere between 400-500hp with 450 being the actual goal. I can find LS2 and LS3 on ebay for around 7K with the 430hp range and not terribly high milage. ready to drop in with harness and all unless I am missing something I dont know about.

The question is would I be better off buying one of those on ebay or having someone build me one? I am mechanical but dont have the know how to build an engine for performance. Rebuild I could swing but dont know how to get the most HP for the money. I just cant spend 12K to do this or I would just buy a connect and cruise engine and be done with it.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. By the way I am near Mooresville NC which is big into racing if anyone has a suggestion on a shop.

Thanks in advance,

Dave