up front i'm stating this is NOT a wanted/for sale/WIW post. i am asking only what a REASONABLE price i should expect to pay for a long/short block assembly that is usable as is, or with a slight re-fresh. i am going to shop used instead of building from scratch because of budget constraints. also, what should i shy away from in this endeavor ? i know what to look for as far as machine work, and if no specs are available on record, i'm passing. i also have a few respected places to start, but i need to get a heads up on what to expect price wise so as to not waste anyone's time as a "tire kicker". as always, T.I.A.