I am in about 4,000 right now and I have about 2-3 more months left
I should have everything done for less than 6,000. My last big bill will be for the paint. But for less than 6k i was able to build a car with,
1972 240z
95 Corvette motor 4l60e trans
Fuel system
R230 rear end
Rear disk brakes
Roll cage, sub frames
Tokico shocks and springs
Headers and ex
Corvette shifter
And many more
So it does not take that much $$ just Time. I started last year and I built everything. I have built carb v8 swaps for less than 3,000 before, so it can be done but you have to find the good deals.
Mike