What to look for when buying an engine.

Congrats on getting your hemi! Mind I ask what it cost? That looks very clean!
Sorry I'm not much help with your questions.
Cheers
Steve
2040USD from LKQ. Could probably do a better deal if I were able to go to a yard and pick it up myself, but very happy with the process as I just clicked "buy it now" on ebay and it was shipped to my freight forwarder in just a few days.

Would have been even more happy if it came with the alternator and power steering pump, but I was told up front that it might not come with those:

. LKQ Online can only guarantee the following to be included: Long Block (Engine Block, Cylinder Heads, Head Gasket(s), Crankshaft, Pistons, Rods, Bearings, Oil Pump, Camshaft(s), Valves & Lifters). External accessories such as: alternator, belts, hoses, injectors, oil pans, electronics, intake/exhaust manifolds, coils, wiring is not guaranteed to be included. If equipped, turbo or supercharger will not be included, these are sold separately.

Also the harness were missing a few connectors that were cut of during removal from the donor vehicle, no big deal as I'm using a GoldBox with new harness anyway.