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And if you keep your eyes open you'll find some good deals. I'm about to buy a B18C1 shortblock for $500.

h:
It took me 15 months to build my first B18C1 with my car just sitting there in my garage. I decided to do it right (except for sleeves) and you can see where it got me from looking at my sig.
Take your time, there's no need to rush this stuff and the final outcome will reflect the steps you took.
hih