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Old 05-08-2007, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bfosterl
To do it right with all new parts and the proper machine work, you're looking at $3500 to $4000. A 400HP Pontiac engine can be built using mostly stock pieces for just a bit over 4K.

No shortcuts, no old used engine parts except for the block, crank and head castings.

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77birdman, your estimate for an aluminum head roller-cam stroker engine including installation and tuning is right on the money, within a few hundred $$ of what it would cost for sure.

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