How much should a basic 340 rebuild cost?

RustyRatRod said
I remember back in the 80s you could do an actual decent rebuild for 2000-2500 bucks and that was parts and all machine work. Those days are gone never to return. Now, if you do everything machine wise the engine needs, you do good to get out 2500 bucks.....and that's at good deal prices. Then come the parts and the assembly cost, unless you assemble it yourself. So really, a basic rebuild nowadays if you cannot do any of it yourself is gonna reach out and probably touch the 5K mark.

I've been pricing parts for a 360 build and everything has gone up considerably from last years prices. Some have doubled.
For instance the same Forged pistons that I wanted were $400-$450 are now $650-$700.
So much so that it's got me considering a crate engine with a **** cam and heads....
I was a Chevy guy in the 80's, I didn't start on My own Mopar till 2018 because I couldn't afford one. So I don't and can't speak for Mopar guys back then.