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76mx:
You have not researched enough to see the whole picture. A 450HP aluminum small block with a Mr. Goodwrench Factory Warranty, one of Eric's (AEAuto) adapter plates and clutch and starter, and a Porsche/Audi 01X transaxle will be well under $10,000. Just a set of headers for a V-12 could easily be over $10,000 and/or a multi year project. That is only one example. You are going to have similar issues with the water pump, air conditioner, wiring, and so on. A nice set of ceramic headers for the small block is $99. But as I keep saying, if you have cubic money, go for it and continue the V-12 pursuit. 

srd1:
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aeauto:
You can make good power with the LS engine easier than any other.  There is a world of aftermarket support for that engine.  450HP will give you as much fun as you can handle and not break the bank.  I make adapters to use that engine with the Audi or Porsche Boxster transmission.  I recommend the Boxster S 6-speed.  Easy to find and not too expensive.  Easier to install than the Audi.  If you just have to have the V12 I make adapters for that one too.

srd1:
Just talked to the guy had a Mercedes v-12 twin turbo out of a s600 but its got a spun bearing owner ran it out of oil :'( Hes got several 740IL V12s hes selling pretty cheap but I think listening to 76MX is prob gonna be the best route. A guy can do an awful lot with a LS motor

AdrianBurton:
BMWs are the lower hp, but lighter weight (500#) and smaller package, you can expect 350-385hp and tq NA

Merc  389-402 hp and 400-428 tq for the M120 up to 750 for an AMG built 6.0l,
1999 Zonda C12: 6.0 M120(the same as S class) 402hp
2000 Zonda C12 S: 7.0 AMG M120 543hp
2002 Zonda C12 S 7.3: 7.3 AMG M120 547hp
2005 Zonda F: 7.3 AMG M120 602hp
2006 Zonda F Clubsport: 7.3 AMG M120 650hp
2009 Zonda Cinque: 7.3 AMG M120 678hp
2009 Zonda R: 6.0 AMG M120(from a CLK-GTR) 750hp
but as you could imagine those are hard to find, they are a bit heavier at 650lbs but they sound like THIS!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3NzWrJvBKQ

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