Originally posted by BigEasy
I wouldn't classify a $3000 small block in the "max performance" category.

I get to play with 9000+ rpm, 750+ hp (no power adders) small blocks (up to 441 cu in) on a regular basis... you can't build that for $3000. Try $30,000!
Just so u are not confused,here we go!!!
swap meet block 4 bolt .030 over,9.000 deck height.forged ross pistons,10.1 compression,factory forged crank-0.020used 5.7 crower rods,stock reworked oil pump,moroso pan,crane cam 113801,crane lifters,1.6 intake rockers,1.5 exaust rockers,isky pushrods,roller timing chain,041s ported for n2o usebronze guids ,screw in studs and flat milled,vic jr intake ,with plate nitros kit,holley 750,re worked to a 830,k&n filter,hei with msd module ,20 deg total timing with nitros,msd wires and walker 1 3/4 headers with 18 inch collector extentions ,open exaust.!!!!!!parts $2500,labor $544 ,total price $3000.775 hp and about 650 ftlbs of torque ,now lets step it up another $1000 bucks and add a port injected n2o ,a 3 stage rev limiter and for $4000 we are at 890 hp and about650 ft lbs of torque ,soo for 4 grand looks like the 30,000 dollar motor u have will be several car lengths behind in the game!! ,this is directly from ol vizzard himself!!and just because I can already here the replies ,it was run on the dyno for the equivelent of 80 passes 1/4 mile passes!! then torn down and inspected and it still looked just fine!!!