if i wanted to spend 5 times $$ id go with a different platform.
its just so annoying to be nickle and dimed with all the little stuff. Even if i had a crate motor sitting in front of me, it would be twice what i just paid for this hunk to make it "Complete"
99' 5.3 LM7
i am guessing somewhere around 1800$ for a short block, 3000 for a long block, and 5K for a complete crate to drop in and bolt up no issues.
That's also leaving out EMS