I would be curious what all the parts, machine shop time, etc....would add up to vs a new crate 350 motor....$2,395.75 from GM 350CI- 290hp 4 bolt block.....
a local machine shop can rebuild an engine for close to the same price as a brand new crate engine.
the major differance is the crate engine is BRAND NEW.
the also come with a warrenty that is good at any GM dealership.
I have one in my early that is in it's 2nd vehicle.getting ready to put it into it's 3rd here soon.
It has close to 100,000 hard miles on it.