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Old 01-29-2016, 11:47 AM
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And no cheaping out on a $170,000 SPF GT40 roller.
And I'll quote myself.

The Shelby Engine Co., which is now owned by Denbeste in Windsor and a Shelby dealer, has a 496 crate FE engine on eBay right now for $30,000. Yes, I'm sure you can find an engine builder to do it cheaper, $10,000-$12,000 for a RBT-ZF transaxle and shipping, and of course, there's likelihood for upgrades to what the factory provides in a roller.

And I know around here, the top notch facilities will charge $100/hour +/- for labor. And you know the shop will want a reasonable profit margin.
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