Originally Posted by
doga-ot
1-2yr ago you could pick up a frs engine for around a £800-1k but in the last 2 years the prices have risen a lot!
fair play mate can't say I've paid much attention to prices since buying mine tbh.
The st170 block standard blacktop head seems to be proven just pay heed to stu's coment above regarding getting the block decked
And your onto a winner! Bust as said when you get into all the little bits this is where the cost is IME. gaskets pullies adapter plates etc etc it's always gonna end up more than you think for sure