idk thats hard to say, really depends on the block, weather you go ls7 or sleeve a ls2 or go with a lsx. ls7 would probably be cheapest block because you dont have to machine the boars where the ls2 or lsx you do (and ls2 you would have to replace sleves) but then if you find a ls2 block for cheap enough it might be worth it to go thought route. the biggest question is how much power are you looking for? a 408 can make 550 decently easy if built right for a lot cheaper than a 427. If you want over 600 then 427 and id say 7-8k and that would be on the cheap side, never seen a bill for one so i really dont know