I am just finishing a built 2.8 liter motor, the following is alist of mods and the cost.
Darton Sleeves. JE 8 to 1 pistons, pauter forged rods, Balanced and blueprinted, Port and polished heads, stainless steel one piece valves, extrude honed uim & lim, 28lbs injectors, piston rings, bearings, gaskets, reground cams cost right at $6,000.00. That dosn't include pulling the motor or installation. It costs a ton of money because everything has to be custom made. If enough people showed the ability to pay for these kind of mods the price would come down, because it would be profitable to mass produce and market the parts.
