[Cracker]

Melzer - I beg to differ with Sal. I have a .10 over block that has been verified as a "good" block. The best parts (full race) were used within which in essence is overkill for the intended use but gives the ultimate peace of mind. Personally, IF I were to sale mine, completed and tested, tuned and finished as is it would be a good 10K more than what your looking at. A typical common Shelby aluminum engine done right will typically cost about 23-25K and fall well short of the components that are within mine with no "special" designation to boot. Heck, properly done full out small blocks cost in the neighborhood of 20K! The one in my Superformance cost 17,500 for crying out loud - 20K for a GOOD side-oiler with the components you listed as a standard build is very reasonable (it would only be a deposit with my engine!).

Sal, however does bring up a good point regarding the build and builder of the engine. SO much can be screwed up with these things and it pays to have someone you know and trust plan, blueprint, prep and assemble the heart of your beast!

Remember cars are available all day long from EVERY manufacturer. Engines are as well but NOT side-oilers and I'm not talking about those "other" castings which are immediately verifiable as different from the originals (thank goodness!).

Best of luck!