To give you a closer look at the parts involved in this small-block buildup, we have included photos and price tags. While we did go over the projected $2,500-dollar budget, it wasn't by much, so don't tell my wife about the extra $359 dollars.
| Summit Kit | $1,449 |
| Weiand Water pump | $115 |
| Holley Carb | $257 |
| Holley Valve Covers | $49 |
| Holley Air Cleaner | $29 |
| Lunati roller rocker arms | $270 |
| Gasket set | $75 |
| NAPA Fuel Pump | $30 |
| Professional products Damper | $50 |
| Canton Racing Products oil pan | $175 |
| Performance HEI Distributor | $259 |
| Misc. Costs | $100 |
| Total: | $2,859 |
 Before install, the tappets...  Before install, the tappets on the hydraulic lifters are lubed with the supplied cam lube. |  We choose to preload the lifters...  We choose to preload the lifters by pumping oil into them until it flowed out of the top. |  Some installers will soak...  Some installers will soak them in oil and wait for the bubbling to stop, but we decided this would be faster. |
 Here it is the SysteMax II...  Here it is the SysteMax II kit. The Aluminum Holley heads come preassembled right from the box, with ARP head bolts, studs, and washers. |  Included in the kit are the...  Included in the kit are the cam, lifters, pushrods... | 
...and intake. |
 Holley 600-cfm Street Performance...  Holley 600-cfm Street Performance carb |  Holley chromed valve cove...  Holley chromed valve covers |  Holley chromed air cleaner...  Holley chromed air cleaner with reusable filter |