The cost of going fast? (397 build price list)

Josh22855 · Dec 25, 2020

A forum member had asked me to post the cost of my recent build, here are the numbers...I am sure I am leaving out a few odds and ends...
D-1sc procharger kit $7000
397 stroker kit. $2700
JBA LT headers and Y pipe $1000
Bore/deck block $1000
221/238 cam $725
2800 stall converter $700
Fic1000 injectors $630
Heads ported $600
True trac $ 600
Beehive springs $489
Ati super damper $429
Rocker stabilizers $340
5 layer head gaskets $253
Exhaust cutout and valve $200
Dw400 fuel pump $200
3.4" coated procharger pulley$200
Afr gauge $185
Boost gauge $ 170
Arp main studs $150
Windage tray $140 (had to modify also)
Replacement piston $115
Arp head bolts $110
Crank sprocket spacer $ 55

$ 17,991 is a good ballpark # for the build.

Burla · Dec 25, 2020

Wow, thanks for Posting. Welp, I guess I'm sticking with 390 ponies for now.

Josh22855 · Dec 25, 2020

Lol, sitting here I am remembering a bunch I left out, hardened push rods, upgraded lifters, ladder bars (lower), drag wheel tire combo, 84mm half shaft throttle body, 180T stat. Maybe another 2 grand there.

G-Ride990 · Dec 25, 2020

You're never supposed to add it up man!!

Josh22855 · Dec 25, 2020

G-Ride990 said:
You're never supposed to add it up man!!

As long as my wife does not see this post we will be alright.

Wild one · Dec 25, 2020

Josh22855 said:
As long as my wife does not see this post we will be alright.

You can sleep at my house for awhile if she does,lol

Bigskyroadglide · Dec 25, 2020

Speed is only a question of money, how fast you wanna go?

Ashkon · Dec 25, 2020

That’s just parts lol.

indept · Dec 25, 2020

Josh22855 said:
As long as my wife does not see this post we will be alright.

Of course, if she does you know what that means, she gets to spend 18k too.

Josh22855 · Dec 25, 2020

indept said:
Of course, if she does you know what that means, she gets to spend 18k too.

It would be 18k to get even, then another 18K to teach me a lesson. Hahah

indept · Dec 26, 2020

Josh22855 said:
It would be 18k to get even, then another 18K to teach me a lesson. Hahah

You got that right. If my wife gets, lets say $100 gift she'll spend that 100 4 or 5 times at least. It's the old "I used the money from my birthday" so if she caught me on a 18k spree, I'm screwed.

seabrook · Dec 26, 2020

man thanks to have what you got to me the price is not bad

Josh22855 · Dec 26, 2020

seabrook said:
man thanks to have what you got to me the price is not bad

Yeah I am happy for sure, with better weather and higher octane fuel I can see 700+ whp no problem. (Of course add timing as well)

billiards4me · Dec 28, 2020

Wow! Great write up! Really puts a perspective to it. Any thoughts on where that would put you on a 1/4mi?

Ohio5pt7 · Dec 28, 2020

Builds cost a crazy amount. That's why I opted to buy the foxbody 6k turn key ran 10.30s. sold it Friday for 10k. Paid to have a deck built at our camper now the search for a cheap fast car again lol.

Redtruck-VA · Dec 28, 2020

Yep, 20k in a sroker motor is very easy to do. Love those hemis.

Fergusontd · Dec 28, 2020

She'll probably sell your truck in the divorce settlement for $10.

Josh22855 · Dec 28, 2020

billiards4me said:
Wow! Great write up! Really puts a perspective to it. Any thoughts on where that would put you on a 1/4mi?

I can see high 10's if not I am going TO BE FURIOUS. LOL. If I hook well and get decent weather my best guess is 10.95 @ 128mph. If not I'll throw a small shot of nitrous down her throat hahahah

Redtruck-VA · Dec 28, 2020

I don't go to the track often and this last year none at all. So my data is dated.. last full pass was a 11.66 and if I remember 118mph. I up the boost and and made a partial pass and ran 1.358 60'.. blew the charge pipe. Red is a street truck and doesn't have a cage so tech always watching. They actually gave me a break and told me to leave because I was using antifreeze. Heads can run up the bill considerably in the $2500+ range and IMO worth the cost. The engine is 397 Arrington stroker. My spare is an unfired 422 stroker with edelbrock heads. Obvious I'm addicted.

Josh22855 · Dec 28, 2020

Redtruck-VA said:
I don't go to the track often and this last year none at all. So my data is dated.. last full pass was a 11.66 and if I remember 118mph. I up the boost and and made a partial pass and ran 1.358 60'.. blew the charge pipe. Red is a street truck and doesn't have a cage so tech always watching. They actually gave me a break and told me to leave because I was using antifreeze. Heads can run up the bill considerably in the $2500+ range and IMO worth the cost. The engine is 397 Arrington stroker. My spare is an unfired 422 stroker with edelbrock heads. Obvious I'm addicted. View attachment 232072 View attachment 232073

On the 11.66 pass do you remember the boost psi you were running? And what was the 60' on that pass? Also what size torque converter? Thanks for info!

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