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As a final follow up:

Just got the car back yesterday. The rebuild cost as much as the original engine did.

Needed new pistons and rings, all bearings, lifters, valve guides and seals. At least the bottom end, cam and block were undamaged.

The good news is this: After installation and break-in, the car was dyno tuned. 440 RWHP and 463 Torque at the rear wheels. The engine itself came from Roush with a tag declaring 515 hp and 535 torque at the flywheel. Using anywhere from 17-20% drivetrain loss, I figure I have a few more horsepuppies than I did before.