The thing is - for what I got and the fact that I didn't assemble it, it wasn't that expensive. Sure, if he built it from parts he had to find, it looks pretty expensive at $9000. I saved a considerable amount of money by buying stuff a little at a time...yes, it still cost $7800, but if you've priced any other engines that make 470hp and have nice street manners, good luck finding one that good. He's willing to work with what you give him - or even just supply heads. Compared to someone like Best Machine, etc he's a very good value.
You'll find out really fast that H-beams, custom pistons with modern ring packs, and hydraulic roller cams get spendy fast. If you want cheap, buy a Chevy. 340s=$$$
