Quality engine components are expensive. Especially the trick "hi-po" parts that are usually found reciprocating in a hot rod engine. That's why it's critical when assembling your engine that you get ...

So far, we only have about 1,600 bucks into our 406 short-block, including assembly and a bit of farmed-out labor (see July and Aug. '06). To complete the job, we started looking around for cylinder ...