i got the 5.8 for 2600 and it's in immaculate shape. i don't think these mods will exceed 3600 dollars. Plus the lower priced f-18s have usually been beat to heck from racing...

besides the mods are their own source of fun. (gotta find SOMETHING to do during the snowy month.

i'm more interested in feasibility than practicality. We are talking about boats here.