Originally posted by Alan
If I were you, I'd get a nice GT40 long block. It will end up saving you money and you will have a nice, reliable motor for years to come. Try contacting Scott about getting one of these.
If I was gonna spend 3k, it would be on the R block, and other assorted bits and pieces.
The point here is: Something sufficient for 1-2 years. < 10000 miles total expected life.