Building a motor, where to start?

[4seasons69]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

So New HD's retail for $520, but I found a set of .040" for $340 BNIB...
What's a girl to do?

I wouldn't go 0.040 over right off the bat unless you have to. If you have a engine failure that marks up the cylinder walls and you're already 0.040 your block will be junk. That's just my opinion though.

But that's a good price!