Yes... that's my point... you can get the same engine, with the same engineering and design, for much less...I believe the point Ajax is making is that the place in Chatsworth that is offering a rebuilt long-block for $4k is NOT using OEM Toyota parts in the rebuild to come in at that price.
I'm not trying to crap on your choice of going with a new unit. I think if you have the funds to do so, it's a great option.
I just cannot stand people who talk about OEM Toyota parts as if they're manufactured from Vibranium in the lost city of atlantis.
Are they very good quality parts?
Yes, of course.
Do other manufacturers also make excellent parts that meet the same specifications?
Yep.
Can a competent engine builder use these parts to build an engine that meets the same standards as an all-OEM engine?
Yes sir.
I really don't like it when some people on this forum make it seem like if you don't use all-OEM Toyoda parts and pray to Kiichiro Toyoda twice a day, your engine is going to blow up the first time you crank it over. Because there are a lot of inexperienced or less-knowledgeable people who read these forums and many not realize that there are plenty of options available to them, and using OEM parts is only one of those options.
Okay I'm done, enjoy your engine build. I'm sure the parts are very good quality, please don't think I'm trying to knock your choices at all. Just making a point.