we did a stock 96 with pi heads that made 302/321 with vt stage 2s, It was just totalled by a wheel that sheared off the lugs.
I personally know about 5 people... not speaking about random internet "friends"
Your build has a definite cost. I traded my ass off as well for my setup. I was in college and had no money whatsoever. I barely spent any money and traded and sold parts that came on the car when I bought it. I know where you are coming from.