318 Rebuild suggestions?

If I may ask how many of the 3 engines referred to came from Autozone? Remember, Autozone does not build or make anything. They buy parts, warehouse, ship, and mark up. That means the real build price is maybe $1000-1100 of parts and labor. Does anyone really think that is going be good quality?

If it is a crate engine for this situation, keep shopping, and don't just go for low price.