new engine setup deal. any good?

So does he have the assembled engine he is going to put in your car? And you already own the cam and fuel parts? Sounds a little steep to me for being your "buddy". I woulod say just come up to my garage, but mine is already tore down and taking up that space.

if it's done right and all the small important details are attended to, i would say it's a fair price since it will last you a while. as far as the saleen intake, i've never had any experience, but since saleens are excellent tuner cars i would think it is defintely a well built item. i think you will see a much more noticable difference in torque than you would in horsepower. if you still have the stock 2.73 gears this would be a great time to take advantage of the situation and put some better gears in the arse end. lotsa torque plus tall gears = crazy burnouts.

I think that the Saleen intakes go for about $800 on Ebay...