Thanx for the feedback - being in Mississippi and having an engine done in CA probably not the best idea. I did a ton of research throughout US and Canada for the engine build. Most waits more in the time frame of at least 6 months except Speedomotive.
NC would have been an option Arruzza or even Indy but felt confident with Speedo
I'm hoping by Friday I'll have an engine & can post some pics.
Work update - pulled power brake booster & master cylinder, 1/2" stainless fuel line installed & installed 4 speed pedals on Sat - continued to weld in subframe connectors from US Car Tool.
Hoping to have challenger on the road (end of September) for one of the country's largest week long car shows "Cruisin' the Coast" (check out the website). 10th anniversary cancelled last year due to "Katrina" - usually about 5000 plus cars with tons of entertainment, casinos, car auction, golf tourney, stuff like dat