# realistically what does it cost?

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [December 13, 2010, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/realistically-what-does-it-cost/255979 "2010-12-13T12:33:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 14, 2010, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/realistically-what-does-it-cost/255979/29 "2010-12-14T09:51:22Z")

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> [@Happy Birthday Jenheartsyou!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-jenheartsyou/38029/22):
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> are you talking long block or short block? 5.3L 6.0L or 5.7LS1’s? cause low mile stuff(under 40-50k) is somewhat expensive, but if you dont care much about milage then you can get low prices.

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.

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