Ok, here is what you do as a starter setup that will run good.
VE motor-800
MSD 8969-I have one for 105$ shipped
3" exhaust- $200-300
3" warm air intake-50$?
SSAC 2.5" header-100$
Chipped ECU- 150$
Use the DE wiring harness and distributor. You need to cut the bottom leg off the distributor to make it work with the VE head. You'll see why when you get the motor.
Don't need a fuel regulator, use the one that comes on the motor. I would put in a new fuel pump for peace of mind. Obvious stuff like new dizzy cap, rotor, plugs, fuel filter, etc. Thats as simple as it gets. I started my VE on my DE ecu and ran it like that until my calum ecu came in.