Mopar 360 build on Horsepower TV

So, if they REALLY bought that engine "as shown" for $475, then they really put the screws to somebody, didn't they? How ruthless are they? They couldn't spring for a fair price from their TV show budget?
So either they're liars about the price, or theives to buy that engine for that price... Which would be worse?

Probably found some poor soul just divorced and strung out on drugs and alcohol and took total advantage of his situation. That kinda **** always comes back to you though.