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I've never bought a GM crate engine, but I've heard a lot of good things about them. The warrenty really makes it nice. I'd shop around for one before I bought one from advance, you may find one cheaper on Jegs or Summit or a multitude of other online stores, watch for the shipping it'll cost, so make sure the lower price makes it cheaper.

You should be able to get the tranny rebuilt for a couple hundred bucks, I'd definately go ahead and do it while you've got the motor out if it's already slipping.

Good luck, and welcome to the board.
Ronnie