Quote: I would like to see some DOLLAR NUMBERS attached to some of these so-called budget-builds !
Budget is a relative term.
One mans budget may be another mans dream build.
My 440 combo,
.030 1976 short block .070 indahole $700.00 cast crank LY rods 516 "doorstop" closed chamber heads $550.00 Street Dom. Intake $135.00 750 3310 vac. sec. $100.00 Milodon oil pan & pick-up $ 60.00 292/509 MP cam $100.00 timing gear & chain $ 45.00 oil pump $ 45.00 $1035.00 Total
All above parts were acquisitioned via swapmeet or internet.
It will go into a 3500 lb B-body with a 3400 Coan converter fresh 727 w/rev. man. VB 4.10 or 4.30 gear (have both) MP electronic ignition and a pair of "old school" Holley Blue pumps with an external regulator and return line.
