you can buy like a jew all you like but even at the cheapest prices your still gonna have an easy 5-6k into it.

figure it in the numbers...
Block-2000
Machine work-500 min
Pistons-1000
Rods-1000
Crank-2500 min!
Rings-150
Bearings-150
Oil pump-150
Pan with all fab work-250
Cam- ATLEAST 400
Belt drive-1000
Balancer-200
Flywheel-360

Well so far were pushing the 10-11k boundary without heads or intake or fuel setup.