Could you tell that to my wife?!?!
That's a lot of work to have done, and if you can't do it yourself, you have to pay someone who can. I got all of my prices up front and have been paying on it a little at a time. For example, when my block work was all done, I paid him for it. I know exactly what needs to be done to finish my engine and am saving up the money right now. It softens the blow when you know what you're spending and spread it out. Less sticker shock and remorse!