[joea]

How much cheaper is it to do the engine build yourself vs a crate engine? Though I have never done this before, I'm a pretty bright guy and there are alot of resources available (including this site) to help me. I would like to do it myself to save money (hopefully enough to make a 427 eengine that doesn't cost 25K like the Shelby). Also I would like to become that "intimate" with my engine. THat is the part of the Cobra that will require maintenance and tweeking after the car is complete. Am I way off base thinking I can tackle a job like this and that it will save me enough money to be worth it?