Hey, ok. Blocks are three grand. So be it. But you're completely missing the point that the gen 3 can run STOCK valvetrain(to given point)!!!! Can you run "stock" valvetrain on a W8, 9? I don't think so. But, to your point, yes, the "serious" gen 3 valvetrain is stupid expensive. Are you just pissed that the gen 3 guys don't have to mortgage a house to build a ******* engine? Make no listake, I have nothing but respect for small blocks, big blocks, real hemis and such. That's what put us where we are today. I built a 730 horse pump gas 426 gen 3 that cost half of one of Miller's 8500 rpm W9 whatever.