I haven't added up the costs of any parts yet but it's looking like its going to be right around the total of the HOT ROD Magazine 383 build up in March of this year. They did it for around 6 grand. I believe they said they opted for forged internals because it was borderline. I just wanted some more opinions. I know forged internals would be the best buy if I don't need them then I could put that money towards the transmission or something else.