john has a very god point. i dont see much of a point in buying an already built block. there are extremely reputable shops all around this area that will do just as good of a job for a lot cheaper. building a motor is not brain surgery, it just take time, money, and the know how to get everything done the right way. and like john said it always good to have some local to talk to in person if you have an questions/concerns. youre basically paying them 1000 for labor alone, thats not including machine work...kinda steep in my mind