Well I can find other 2.7 blocks in the junk yard no problem so thats an up side.
As for the M engine I'm not into pay 8k for an engine that parts will kill me later on.
I thought about a 3.3 or 3.5 and it is still an option but I have the entire top end on my in perfect condtion. (just rebuilt)
I will find out on tuesday what the mech. thinks and i will post again.
thanks