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stixx said

All good input... but I think the OP has to define his idea of 'budget'.

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Its gonna cost about 2,000ish if he assembles himself and had prices for machine work as I do here to build a 375-400 hp motor. Talking kb pistons or sealed power, .500 lift cam, stock heads rebuilt w/valves/springs.

Throw 400-600 more for port work and bench time.