[Malgyver]

Everything I've bought has reciepts, and sales tax has been paid on, with the expection of the kit ($25K), motor ($9500), and the trans ($3000).

I know that plenty of people who build cars will source used (read: cheap) engines and trannys and simply clean them up. I had the thought to have done the same in the eyes of the DMV, however, not sure if its worth the ~$1500 in savings on the tax bill when I finally get it registered. Thoughts?