[WayFast84]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

My Nova combo, with prices:

Started with a running '74 350 and re-used the block and rotating assembly after it passed a leakdown test/inspection. Did a lot of cleaning.

650 Holley DP- I had it, but freshened it, figure $200
062 Vortecs w/screw in studs, LT4 springs, rockers and Manley valves -$300 used
FelPro 1094 Head gaskets - $60
Edelbrock Vortec intake- $75 very lightly used
XE268 Cam, CM pushrods - $120+ $100
Oil pump and pickup - $50
Gasket set - $50
Vortec intake gaskets -$33
Water pump - $50
Fuel pump - $80
Incidentals - $100

I actually totaled it up and it came out at under $1500. Assuming you have your ignition system already and go with a carb for induction. Ballparking with real world dyno tests of engines with Vortecs, the same cam, and same compression puts it around 375hp or so.

If you stick with your fuel injection and have to do anything with the rotating assembly I think your budget is too small. I would also spend the extra $ to go with a roller cam if your block can take it.

By serious sacrifices I mean running the carb and getting a used shortblock