rofl I was unaware that 2-4k was deep pockets. Perhaps you just don't need to be a broke ass and have a decent job.

edit: but it really matters what you want, if your not going for excessive horsepower then you could look for a used motor or a blown one for a few hundred then swap the head, put a header, intake and bolt-ons. If your going to boost it then get a blown one and put new forged pistons and rods during the rebuild. But ensure the block is good first, for most of this I know you won't have the tools so call a few engine shops and get quotes on what a rebuild would cost.

A shop in jax quoted me 1,200 for a full rebuild, using stock parts on a old turbo starion motor. Bring in your own forged internals and it would be a few hundred cheaper for the work, but more for the parts.