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I purposely put that up cause I thought it was high. Although I have no idea how good or what value of individual parts. That said, your $ figure sounds low. What does just a new 440 block cost?
that's not a new block that is used on that one, that's a 78 casting number and the water port shape backs that up. But a good core around here goes from 150-500 depending on the year, so you're still looking at less than half. That rotating assembly can be had from jegs complete for $2039 shipped. The heads are just under 1200 complete, roughly 650 in labor costs,cam,intake valve train probably another 500~. plus gaskets. It's a rough estimate but still WAY less than their asking price
Chris is going to use a 71 block he already has...
yep but its a 70