$6000 wouldn't have begun to touch the warranty expenses of my last Audi or my last BMW

On the motor.

Wiseguy, that's what I meant too. Let me know if you'd like the list. Almost $13,000 on the Audi (not internal, turbos and related) and $7200 on the BMW (not internal, just electronics). In both cases this is what the manufacturer paid under warranty, not me.

Factory LS7 builder. " Hey hand me that rod bolt" Don't touch that and please sit down. OK I need the valve cover, bring it here" Hey get us a drink, coke please the machine is on the other end of the building.

Car owner " Yup, I built that motor myself. at the factory. "

Remember the UAW guy who's job your taking is standing right behind you. :D That's where the $6000 goes.

+1000

Brilliant idea!! In fact, just saw the "amzaing factories" show, or whatever its called, the other night, and it was all about the Z06 builds. Pretty remarkable processes. IIRC, they let the "tv host" help in assembling part of the motor too. Think they will let you swap out the stock seats for some Sparcos while you are there? ;)