Ideally, what I have been looking for is a simple setup with either a brand new LQ4/6 or LS2/3 block (stock or other rotating assembly) and an L92/LS3 head package topped with a carbureted intake manifold. Does anyone offer this at a good price? I have found an L92 head and carb conversion package (http://paceperformance.com/i-5146192...n-package.html), but I really don't trust myself to buy a new short block and bolt this on. So what I am looking for is someone who offers a combo such as this already put together.

Most of the packages I have found (TSP/Mast, for instance) have all kinds of forged 408 6.0L rotating assemblies that I really don't need and are therefore waaay out of my price range. I'd like to spend about 6 grand max for an engine ready to run with the exception of carb and headers. I like the LS376/515 crate but I don't know if I could live with the ASA cam for a daily driver. I have also though about just buying a new LS3 crate for around $6,100, taking off and selling the FI intake, and replacing it with the carb'd one and MSD controller. Or, I could buy the LS376/515 and just swap out to a milder cam, but now we're in the $7,000 price range. This is probably the most expensive route where i'd get the least engine for my money. And I do realize there are MUCH cheaper ways if I were to buy a junkyard LQ, but the key here is I would like new, factory assembled components (or new, affordable aftermarket internals assembled by reputable LS builder).

Any better options other than the GM Performance Parts route?