you can build any small block chevy to do high sixes mid 7s in the qtr mils.i have seen some of the guys do it at moroso.i have talked to them and nobody claimed to have spent more than 5 k on the motor.these people knew how to build a engine and they used alot of parts that were readily available.hey;i am not a gear head and i dont race my cars.but i have read many articles with people caliming to build a motor for under 5k.