how much do you guys think it would cost to build a stage two motor assuming i have the block .crank and rods .the block does need some sleeves its a on centre block 4,1
Heads.......
What style heads are you going to run? Champion? TA or Satge? 1600-$4500
Intake......
You would need an on center intake for production style heads if you go that route. If you go with stage heads then you need a carb converted on center intake or custom sheet metal intake. $600-$2500
Headers......
For production style head setup, you can use stock style headers however for stage heads you will have a hard time finding headers for it. ATR is out of business so you may have to get some custom made.$500-$2000
Oiling.........
Oncenter blocks do not have internal oil pickup unless you have the few odd ball early style blocks that came with them; you would need to buy an external oil pump setup that is setup to pick the oil from the side of the pan.
With oil pump, front cover,custom oil pan and the fitting it can run $600-$1800.
Cam, lifters, push rods, timing chain, springs$1000-$2000
Stage II motor mounts $225-$250
The list goes on for other misc things like, the dog house, bigger TB, fittings, fuel rail bla,bla, bla.
You also need to spend money on your block to get it sleeved, bored and decked
There is more than one way to skin a cat and like Chuck stated, it's a lot cheaper to buy one thats already done.
Good luck
Prasad