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You can buy a Ford long block for ~$4k + shipping. I wouldn't go with other remanufacturing companies... They cut too many corners and sacrifice quality.
Have you looked into getting your engine rebuilt locally? There are a lot of small rebuild shops around that really pride themselves in their work and do a great job. If I were you I'd look into it. Find a place with a good reputation and get a ballpark estimate on the job.