Dollar to pound?
Every cent and sense has been worth the fun in building such a piece. Plus, being that a strong debate exist over stock blocks not taking anything over 600 HP, then build 500-600 HP in a big light car or a predictably small light car and drive and race all day without too much strain on the drive train.
But to be more specific, I've invented more stuff with found objects and or self labor/fabrication then spent $$. Maybe time is money and some materials and or fasteners may be up there, but so is a high strung engine needing open heart surgery too often.