How much would it cost?

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Originally posted by cobrashoch


Mark - Are you kidding? The pay as you go method is by far the most expensive way to build ANYTHING in the long run, anything! If cost is the main the factor you need to look at FF, BB, or maybe Lone Star. Chances are there is some one close by that can help, or better yet incompleted kits are out there, and somtimes they are a bargin. Cost savings in todays modern kits are not something that is generally talked about, but it is none the less true that the kit companys all work hard on making you project both good and inexpensive.


cobrashock

Dude, I was not implying that it was a cost savings method, only another reason to scratch build.

As far as your assertion that if you buy a kit that it will be cheaper: yes and no. If one buys all new parts while scratch building, yes. If one was good at scrounging, quite possibly no.

Case in point: I have an 302 small block for my Cobra. Has all the goodies, .030 over, forged pistons, balanced, hyd roller cam, aluminum heads, professionally built by Jerry Sims who now works for Bill Davis Racing. Guess what the bottom line was on it? Zero, zilch, nothing, nada. I bought a late model Mustang from a guy who needed money. I parted it out. For what I sold the parts and body for, it was more than what I bought it for. How much am I ahead right there? $5000, $6000 or more? In fact, I sold the GT-40 manifold, injectors and MAF to cover a Cobra Intake and Valve covers. I still have no $$ in it. I've purchase other reproduction Cobra parts at a fraction of what they are new as well. Some are brand new others are used but good as new.

I do not have $40K or $50K to shell out for an SAI or KMP all at once. Many do, which is great but I do not. Besides, I am not doing it this way to save money! It is a way for me to get what I want as I am not interested in a car that just looks like a Cobra.

--Mark