Another opinion question

Because it's CT? I dunno.. The last 416 (the one I pictured in other posts had $1800 worth of machining. That's not typical. Lifter bushings, Pro Gram caps, and clearancing plus the usual steps.. It was a balanced kit, so that wasnt done either. A street engine version, with iron heads, will cost what I said around here. That's all new stuff except castings, new guides in the heads, new hardware, all the (IMO anyway) mandatory machining, and name brand parts. I use Comp billet timing sets, and all things Comp for valvetrain parts..locks, retainers, the MP moly fuel pump dealie, ARP bolts or studs depending, new oil pan, balancer. Good parts cost, as you well know, as does good quality machining. As an example of the polar opposite..My 440 in my Barracuda (E body) runs low 12s high 11s with 3.91 gears and full treaded Hoosier QTs. Factory 70K mile shortblock, ported 516 heads, and an MP .528 solid cam. I have $1500 tops into the entire deal, including the 1 7/8 headers and brand new Holey 4150 and Torker. The biggest difference? I wince going thru the traps at 6400 with mine..I'll gladly bounce the nicer engine off a 6800 rev limiter. All in what you feel like doing. Some dont mind it..I dont with my own stuff, but I'm sure not wasting somebody elses' money on a budget build that if it breaks, my name's on it.