[brent flynn]

I only have a shade over 4k in mine...keep in mind, the pistons and rods were used, and got a smokin' deal on them... I've heard prices ranging from 10-15k for a competitive class winning engine( like mine), not a new Hemi...hehe...
Two reasons i did not go that route... 1) Want to build my own stuff, and learn what i can from it, even if its not the fastest thing on the planet. 2) I cant afford a big money deal, so, winning heads up races are not part of my plan, anytime soon.
There are not too many 'young' guys(im 45) starting in Stock, unless they were born into a family that races Stock, or they have fat wallets. Im neither, so i have to do it slowly. But, it doesnt deter me from trying it... Making factory parts go fast is a challenge...anyone can build a Jegs bracket car...ive done it, and dont really enjoy it as much. Luckily i didnt cut my car up, as ive had it for 27 years, and Stock was always my goal. I just finally got around to it.
I would, however, like to send a set of heads to a known Stock guy, and get a real good set done, but that is a good 2-3k, and that wont happen soon... I believe with some tweaking, i can see some 11teens with the stuff im gonna do this season... Meanwhile, im gonna run the crap out of it...hehe