finding a stock short block in good working order is like finding a needle in a needle stack. your best bet is getting something and having it reconditioned, or buying one thats already reconditioned.

ive got a shortblock ready to go to the machine shop. ive got 0.020" pistons w/ pins and rings and ARP bottom end bolts. it had rod knock, ive got a spare rod/piston combo to replace it. the crank will need turned, and the machine shop can order the proper sized repalcment bearings.

ARP rod bolts : $50
ARP main studs: $120
Pistons/rings/pins: $400
Short block: $200

machine work should only be $500 for all necessary bottom end prep.

i also have a complete 7M head that was resurfaced, cleaned and leak-tested for $250 if you need one.

thanks
chris