i could see that...
>stroker kit 3K
>heads 2K
>roller rockers 1K
>solid roller cam + timing 1.5K
>induction 1K
>pan, pump, windage 600
>misc other bits (dampener, gaskets, misc. h'ware, carb spacer, valve covers) 1K
there's 10. now, say those heads are victors instead of rpm's and there's another 2K. add in some work on the heads and manifold, maybe valves too, probably another 6~800 bucks.
then don't forget you have to throw down for machine work and assembly.
so i totally believe that number.
could somebody do more better-er with 12K? probably.