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A short block yes. $250-$350. But not a runny long block. Like Kerry said you get what you pay for.

Sure you can find really good deals out there, but that's when a seller gets desperate or has no idea what a good running long block is actually worth.

BTW all the long blocks I have sold were stock pulled from a running car.

Also there is no way in hell you can get a build a short block for $1000-$1200 even the forged internals are gonna run close to $900 new. Then finding a block $50-$250. Machine work $250-700. Bearings $100. Then if you don't know how to assemble add another $300. So your at least looking at $1500 and we haven't even touched gaskets or the head.

Yes used will always be cheaper but you still run the risk of it being garbage.

Best thing in my opinion is find a car with a good running motor and trans pull it and part the car if it's beat up. Then you might get a motor and trans for free.