426 Hemi

I have put together a few hemis. Never even thought of putting together a stocker. That's not what hemis are about. And the price of factory stock parts is often higher than aftermarket,especially when they are used aftermarket parts. Factory exhaust manifolds $$$$$$, used perfectly good headers can be had cheap. I have several sets that are wall decorations. Some parts are expensive. No getting around that. Hey, I give myself plenty of time and money just for plug wires. But overall the difference isn't as bad as you think and all those goodies can be added to the hemi also. Now as far as what to start with I have been able to score complete cars with hemis. For this you got to be patient and put out plenty of feelers.LOL. but if you want to step up to the counter and get one,yeah you will pay.