realistically what does it cost?

I’m talking long block all said and done (I had to pick up some misc. accessories, alternator/tensioner, etc)… I’m just saying that even if you find something with a bit higher miles, if it was taken care of you’ve got a hella motor for fairly cheap. I got a block minus a power steering pump that had a bit of miles on it but the cylinder walls still had the cross hatchings and the rods/bearings and pistons were all super clean.

I’m not saying these motors are laying around all over the place, but you can find them… Just takes a little time and patience.