I paid a bit over $200.00 over LIST to get a NIB Comp 212/212 .504 69-300-8 about a year ago. Plan B in case Comp couldn't deliver when I was ready. I am just assembling longblock, and am removing the 69-300-8 today, so I can install the custom roller Saturday and finish dressing the motor!
While waiting, I did: billet mains, scat crank, ARP everything, ported, filled, 5 angle valvejob, polished unshrouded chambers, SS valves, BHJ decked, wiseco pistons, Harland Sharp 1.65 rockers, 70mm T body, and upper, ported and removed egr in intake, a 9", new trans, convertor, 62/62 jb, big slic, LT-1 maf, dual 3" exhaust, 3" downpipe, rebuilt the steering, brakes, shocks, and had the interior , carpet, and headliner done, and just bought the Holley litebrite stock appearing LED headlites. Oh yeah, 16x7 GNX wheels, and BFG G force 245, 45x16 tires for street use. Getting drag radials on 8" for track duty. I might just have to leave those on all the time....
I don't have patience, just use my time wisely. LOL!
TIMINATOR