[stllookn]

The GM crates used to be about $1200 for a long block with valve covers but Scoggin Dickey is now up to $1480 (Jim Pace is $1350)plus a $100 core charge for a 249 hp Goodwrench 4-bolt crate motor. You will have to add $195 for shipping to WA State...now you are up to $1775! But you get a 3-yr 50,000 mile warranty on a new engine from GM as long as it goes into a vehicle that originally had a 350. You might check some of the local GM dealers to see what they offer. NAPA and other auto parts stores like Schucks have locally "rebuilt" engines with a warranty. I would check them out. Check out Summit and Jegs too for rebuild kits and complete motors.

With all the options available it really makes no sense to do your own engine unless it is something very unique, you have the tools, or you want to do it for cultural enrichment. That is what I am doing with my sb400. A friend has a low mileage pro-built sb406 with Dart heads and all the goodies that came out of a local show truck for sale...$2500! I cannot build my engine for that so why even try? Because I want to do it for cultural enrichment...there is no other explanation!