Don't get me wrong, I see the value to the big picture/package, but on the weekend level this cost alone is worth a couple of weekends of racing. I think a lot of folks care about what the intentions were. They were told this part was a replacement part and would not likel offer any HP gain but be CHEAPER in the long run as it was easier to port etc. Your post indicates somewhat the opposite. You stated correctly the time needed to work an iron head (god love ya for doing that!) but the same costs associated with the Alum one? The reality I believe is that it IS easier to port the alum one, BUT the fact that it can be done easier and OVER AND OVER with some grinding and welding etc. makes the head work more of an art. What once took days to change and test now take hours.