You know it moite!
Talking to multiple people trying to source a car, this is the latest offering, but it's about $3k USD over budget. It does have the later 6.5L engine though.
Car is in Arizona, only one state over from Cali.
If you don't follow this facebook page, you should it's hilarious! https://www.facebook.com/KTEBMADS
What isn't hilarious is that so many people don't understand sarcasm (Some of the comments, wow.)
Keep the old engine for resale. These Ford Motors in question can do almost 500k kms, so repairs aren't a problem.
Unless of course I can find a Toyota 1GZ-FE...
I've seen the 6.6L Turbo Duramamax conversion, 500hp and 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds is very appealing buuuuut $$$$
When I can possibly get a Ford engine and trans combo for ~$2.5k USD