# Budget SBC buildup.

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-sbc-buildup/189420
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [April 20, 2007, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-sbc-buildup/189420 "2007-04-20T21:07:25Z")
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### Author: ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2007, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-sbc-buildup/189420/6 "2007-04-22T06:21:15Z")

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> [@BUSTED! 142 MPH in 55 zone](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/busted-142-mph-in-55-zone/29605/31):
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> I’m looking to make 400hp. This is going to be the first engine build I’ve ever done and it’s for my senior project. Just looking for tips on achieving the 400 mark for cheap, and tips on the build up.

what is the budget? two piece rear seal block or one piece seal block? stock bore or ? compression? roller cam or flat tappet?

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