I have built SEVERAL motors and if you are not going to get exotic I am going to be honest with you after machine shop cost, and parts its much cheaper to just buy a good turn key. I am building one right now and just for the machine work on the block and the rotating assembly I am in the hole about $2200 that does not include the other 4 to 5 thousand I will have to spend on heads,intake,carbs,etc...etc... I just figured I would let you know what you are getting into ...by the way all my cost are for building a 347 Stroker