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i've spent about $2800 so far, roughly. i am still waiting on tec turbo to come in, that's another $700-800. you could get a reasonable job done since you already have all the parts. i started with a block and head and went from there. plus, fitting it into a 900s takes a few extra parts as well. but, head work was about $700 (included porting, polishing and complete rebuild, and performance cam), block work (bore one oversize, balance crank, con rods, main pulley, and flywheel), new pistons (wrist pins, bushings), all new gaskets and seals, new timing chain, sprocket, oil pump, head gasket, head bolts, chain tensioner. i know i've forgotten something, butso far, the most cost was spent on the machine work. if you go for head work, and your bottom end (block, pistons, bushings, etc.) are ok, you could save a lot of money. you may be able to get by with new piston rings. (if you can save the pistons, that would be good, a new set (forged) is upwards of $800, mahle (used in porshes) are cast and about $200 cheaper). my first action would be to replace all seals and gaskets and make sure everything is in good order. then see what needs replacing to get you back on the road. if your lower end is good and you are planning on upping the hp, take it in to have everything balanced (don't fall into the "i have my engine balanced and blueprinted" category, blueprinting is just a record of the engine measurements/clearances/etc., and is an unneeded expense unless you plan on running the heel out of your engine and need to acurately track engine wear and tolerances). once the lower end is balanced, you should be in good shape. definitely make sure your bottom end is sound, since it's the hardest to get at once the engine is installed, you can always pull the head for work. then look at getting some head work done. find a reputable shop, someone you can trust, and let them do their work. if you do your own work and can take your time, you can save lots of money. if you need to have someone else doing the work, you'll be paying between $50 and $80 per hour for labor; a huge money sink. anyway, just a few thoughts. let me know if you need any more info. like i said, just put the head on and timed the engine of my project, so it's all pretty fresh in my mind. good luck.
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