first of all bro,i hope you have ALL the tools ness for do it yourselfs,they aint cheap....i honestly believe in your case it would be better to buy a used 350/350 hp motor..you can find good deals on em,,with that mess you have its def gonna cost more than 1500....i ve always had my best luck durring winter months when people low on$$$ and need money for christmas........people always willing to sell cheaper around that time,cuz mama aint happy=you aint got money then nobody happy and you aint getting any pu#$%^.i d wait if you can and shop around for one...imo......go in a shoe store with 1500 dollars you come out with 2 pair of shoes..take care bro.....