I think FUNFER2 was referring to a 428 build in the $3,000 to $4,000 range if you already had the motor and was going to rebuild it. Machine work, cam, bearings, gasket kit, good
oil pump, asemby etc would easily be in that range. To go out and first buy all the parts and then build would get you closer to the $6,000 to $7,000 range and it would be just about all stock which isn't so bad. I'm presently gathering all the good parts to build my 427 SO. I already had the block and rods already and I still spent about $6,000 for the good parts. I still have to then pay for the machine work and pistons since I'm using a A.M. 428 crank and I'm budgeting around $3200 for that with me doing the assembly work. I nice streetable 427 turning 5800 max RPM putting out approx 500 H.P. That should be more then enough for this old man. I bought some of the parts from Bret and I must say he is honest and fair on both his parts and complete engines. Good honest and trustworthy engine builders are not as common as they use to be. Just be careful in whoever to use to build your motor. A nice Cobra stuck in the gararge due to engine failure is no bargain at all. Just my opinion though.