Update

things I have bought
-short stack core with long bolts and 1/4 in. spacer $225
-Mercedes m-class electric water pump with mount and pigtail $15
-1.25 in. hose and front PCV hose free
-coolant Free from a buddy that I helped fix his car
-vw radiator $40
-all hoses and adapters/fittings with water wetter $25
-found some old catch can mounts in my toolbox use them for the radiator free

things I need to buy

-injector spacers $45
-ls7 lifters want to find some for $70
-valve cover and LIM gasket and elbows $70
- machine LIM

current total $305
projected total $490 only $10 left to spend haha