last 2 quick builds I did were short block 68223196AB $2900,+ a set of Eagle heads (53021608DF $325 each) swap valve springs over to Psi 1515 (265 from speedlogix) Comp cams 270 VVt ($685---yes cams are too F--ing expensive.
Ritter Drag pak from MMX for $700 (short version) Comp pushrods $120
Short Block= $2900
Heads + vavle springs $1000
Cam $685
ATI 918487 Damper $379
5k out the door not including my labor($500) and shipping.
yes they need to buy their own front cover($50-250) and oil pan ($50-500).
Rockers/shafts/etc?
Valve covers?
I don’t know what he spent, but I can tell you what I found in the used market. My rockers were included with my Eagle heads, but quickly found another set on a g3 board for $175 shafts included for spares. They were in mint condition. Are they all out race parts? No, but many have used oe rockers in the 600hp arena with moderate spring pressures. Best practice seems to be the addition of aftermarket hold downs and shaft collars for $350-ish.
Valve cover prices baffle me, though. New OE, or aftermarket are stupid expensive. But with patience, deals are out there. I found a perfect pair on this board that cost me $150.
