Decision time: To Hemi Dart or not to Hemi Dart?

Hemis are expensive, but you can build them cheaply if you're creative.
Use a 440 crank, bush down a set of 440 rods. Used race pistons can be found cheaply, and cylinder heads can be had for around $2000 ready to drop on and go.
The most expensive part of the whole build will be in rockers and hardware, and even there $2000 will get you everything you need.
I built these engines for a song back when I was street racing, and then later running match race Nitro cars.
Creativity will go a long way with those things