600 hp 318?

None of it is inexpensive anymore. Parts, Labor, etc.

Reminds me of building a computer, 20 years ago I could and save a ton, now, no way.
That's the thing with people like the guy with the car in question. By saying its "just a 318" he gives the illusion it's a simple, maybe even economical build that somehow showcases a "special" combination and gets everyone clicking his video. If he said it was a "full race CNC ported stroker race engine " nobody would even look twice