I called Butler the first week of Nevember 2005 and talked to Jim butler himself about a crate engine.
Greeted with a real "I'm too busy for you" attitude. Quoted me a 461-467 $7500 cast iron heads, $8,300 alum edelbrock heads... no distributor ($200+), no carb ($400+), no fuel pump ($60+). "Is that delivered to my dock in Kansas City?" No. "Do you test them?" no.
Still looking for a local guy. SO much for overhaulin and speed tv.