I was in the same situation 2 months ago with my 5F09K. I paid $3000 for the original short block. Just the block, no caps, pistons or rods. Standard bore but hopefully no cracks. Currently on the sea to France, I will check it here and hopefully the block can be machined. $3000 for the block and about $1000 for shipping and fees.
But I am happy to give the original block back to my kar, and it is just a kcode.
But I am happy to give the original block back to my kar, and it is just a kcode.