I found several non VVT 5.7 blocks for about $400 a pop when I was into the gen3 Hemis. Most were std bore that only needed a hone. Let me know if you need one and I'll see what I can do.

knyech1- '71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph "Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B. '03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.