PAW isn't around anymore effectively looks like (bummer!), anyone else for a 351W engine kit with flat top HT pistons?
Trying to get a buddy in the $350 zone for the kit, $400's best I've found.
http://www.rockauto.com/ does show some 351W master rebuild kits in the just over $400 range as well. In my opinion at the $350 or lower range you are likely to get some lesser quality components. Personally I would hate to go to the work of pulling an engine, rebuilding and then having something fail because I saved $50-100. Been there, done that, don't want to do it again.
http://engine-kit-online.com/cart.php?shopPage=5845 does have them in your price range. I have no idea of the quality but the name brands seem OK.
I think he needs to cough up $400 to Summit and be done with it.