Yeah; 220hp+ for 7 grand will keep me away from this swap for the time being. I'll keep my turbo D and keep on replacing broken parts for way less than that. Would I like to have a K swap?...sure...maybe in a few years when the cost comes down a couple grand. But this is the same argument I've had against swapping a B series, so I guess it will never happen.
You can definately build a K for under 7 now . Pick up a K24 shortblock buy pistons A2 oil pump and a stock A2/Z1/Z3 Head with an RBC and a EBay header you can make 250+
Most money you'll spend is on K-Pro and Your Header and mounts . All of the K stuff is getting cheaper ...