Engine replacment pains

[Gunner41]

Morning all Well it finally happened. Water in the oil pan so I have a beautiful milkshake inside a 97 7.4 Vortec Aghhh Anyway I knew I had a blown head gasket and parked it at home so It should be safe from cracks and such it also sounded like a lifter (Hyd roller) was collapsing. I'm actually looking at a reman from Powertrain Direct mostly because of the warranty plus they can finance. Yes I would absolutely love a OEM long block but I would be looking at $5800 which is about $3K more then I have. Im stuck driving a Camry cause my 3500 CC/Dually (Daily driver)is wounded and it hurts especially being in the "Land of the Prius drives" (San Francisco Bay Area). Help a brother out guys I will listen to any suggestion.... Thanks
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