Originally Posted by ajamesc

Be more than 2 grand if done properly soon adds up. I payed 500 for a block 1500 for liners 250 for a standard crack. 2 grand for pistons and rods 700 for long studs I think and about a grand for machining that included a line bore on the crank journals. That's 5 1/2 grand that block will be good for 650-700 bhp im told. With out doubt the alloy is far better you can have more cc and go strocker. But will cost a fair bit more than 2 grand extra or I'd be doing it.