Engine Oil Discussion

I would say that since 1979 I have never seen a 500 dollar bracket engine. They didn’t exist then and they certainly don’t now. In fact, in 1980 a decent street rebuild was 1500 dollars.
The one in my car is a bone stock rotating assy 170 CID slant six. Milled head, stock valves/rockers/340 springs, Clifford cam ($100)Home made intake 500 Holley 2bbl Home made fogger system. HEI ignition. I actually built the complete car for $1500 including buying the car. I now have about $3000 in it. Runs about 8.0 in the 1/8, and 12.8 in the 1/4 mile. Here is my original build. 66 Valiant Drag project "Charlie's Angel" (Kris) - Slant Six Forum