I want as new engine as possible in my hot rod project, but are far away from affording a crate engine. The plan is to buy a used one with not to high mileage and use this from the start.

A realtively new but cheap used engine means a TBI equipped one. I don't want to use the TBI system as it requires skills way abowe my level.

From what I've heard an early 90's TBI 5,7 liter only need a new intake manifoil, carburator, distributor and fuel pump to work without the TBI system.

Is this correct?