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Originally Posted by NineOhOne View Post
but a quality built 700+hp 3.8l, TT motor has to cost about $40k to build, no?
I'd guess over $50k for the engine if done right. But once it's a "used' engine, its worth 1/2 at best. Even a well build engine won't last that long at those power levels.
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