Thinking about top end kit....any advice?

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I have what I believe to be a 350sbc though I was told it's a 383. Unless they balanced it internally, it's a 350 though. Anyway, I want to buy a top end kit that's rated for 410+hp. I eventually want to drag this 67 c10 step that's bagged. I also want it to be somewhat of a sleeper! Anyways, I plan on buying a top end kit from jegs or summit but my question is, will I be able to install it all myself? I've never rebuilt or even dug into a motor but I will of course take it nice and slow and check out a few books at my library. What scares me is if for some reason the kit comes with a manufacture defect or something wrong with it, I may not know because of my inexperience. Is it a good idea for me to spend close to $2000 and then "learn" on it? I am confident I can do the work but if something is wrong with it, I'm afraid I wont know and install it all and troubleshoot something that's almost impossible for ME to find... Your thoughts?