I'm just going out on a limb here and saying: $2000 for the longblock is what the seller is asking... No tranny.. If the tranny is included, then prolly $2500...
Anyways, it's none of my business what the cost is... I'm just guessing, and I'd say, if u are spending that much on something THAT old of a motor (9 yrs) with "X' amount of miles, I would HONESTLY suggest building your own Motor...
It's MORE cost effective and you know what you are getting: ie, NEW bearings, thrust washers, and New rings, etc...
mtber is Right:
"not many people actually know their shit on this forum", but some of us are telling you our suggestions from Experience...
I live in Palm Harbor and would be more than happy to go with you, but unfotunately, I have to work Monday, I am off on Tuesday...
Again, I would HIGHLY recommend you spending the money on building a project for at LEAST two reasons:
1) You know what is going into the motor, and the quality/reliability of the parts...
2) Self-sense of Pride knowing you did it yourself...
If you have any questions, just PM me... or AIM: Shift9ear80