Yeah, you can do better yourself.
You can pickup any block for like $100.00.
Then, get Brandon's stroker kit....$1600 including balancing, rings, etc.
Eddy Heads (RPMs; not Victors)...$1400
machine work/assembly...$1500-2000.
Misc. $500-1,000 (not including headers, intake) like roller rockers, oil pan.
Get a nice long block for under $5k!