Worth the headache?

I had a bone stock 318 in my car when I got it and just started collecting things to put on now that would also work on a bigger small block.
First thing I did was upgrade the ignition.
Then carb and intake
Then oversized the cooling system
Then Headers and dual exhaust

A little patience and time and I was able to get all of it for WAY less than half price from craigslist and from here.
One day a nice magnum motor came along and I dropped in in with everything I was already driving the 318 with.

As far as being worth the headache, yes it was worth it, but some of the prices I have seen posted for shops to do it were just frikkin ridiculous.
My Brother and I installed my entire system in a weekend.
(Headers, dual 2.5 inch with Flowmasters and all the hangers system)