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Have you listed a want in the classifieds?

Well GEP because they are a much improved version of the GM built engines and NA because with maybe 30HP difference between the NA and turbo the extra trouble is just not worth it, the NA requires less maint over time. don't get me wrong they are great engines and better for bragging rights but...

You can do that just fine with a GEP NA, not sure what a rebuild would cost, from what you say it will need boring, new pistons/rings and of course bearings/gaskets, head bolts and likely the heads and IP will need to be gone through. Not sure what you have in the way of takeouts in your area...

The motor will bolt up to the three speed. If you go with the 4 speed you will have to get it rebuilt (about 2 grand plus another 500 for a diesel torque converter) to add a FWD output shaft (nobody is going to just take it apart and install the shaft) then you will need to buy an aftermarket...

Coug pretty much covered it, not a good idea to look for a civy engine as they are likely all worn out and they never had the GEP engine which was much improved, you are correct that the van (express) had the center mount turbo. If you find your engine is not economically repairable try to...