That's just crazy! $100-150 is about right. I had engine installed(sb was already built) and heads and intake matched for $650.
That's with a blower on it!
The cam can be installed with the engine in(does he know this??), you just have to remove the radiator. I hear its kinda tight though.
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Rick
My 89lx(updated 11/5/2000)
My 97 Cobra