sb Ford vs sb Chevy

[RACER X #99]

Most of the Chevy crowd are still insisting you can build a sb Chevy for a lot less than a sb Ford.
Well I disagree. If you just want to build a medium hp engine with everyday used parts then they are right. Lots more used Chevy parts around then Ford parts. But if you want to build a good high performane sb that can win and run just as fast as anybody else than you have to get the parts new and also from the top shelf.

For example top shelf major parts for a Ford and Chevy sb.

Dart Iron Eagle Block Chevy $1999 Ford $1999
AFR heads 210 cc Chevy$1999 205 cc Ford $1799
4340 USA Forg. Crank Chevy $1479 Ford $1549

Since these are the major components of any engine I fail to see where the Chevy sb is cheaper to build than the Ford.

OK I know you can buy a 4 bolt Chevy block for $500, but this is not top shelf and this is not as good as the Dart stuff.

I am also not talking Cup motors where both are priced out of site and are really just built for the upper levels of racing.

Any Chevy fans out there?

Cranky