CR will not use insignificant data. In some cases they leave a rating blank for some cars where they say "insufficient data". I would take CR data into consideration along with individual horor stories.
It is certainly true that $9K + is a lot for a short block. It's only a flat 6 cylinder. It amy be better than most for power and it's development, but $9K?????
It such a failure happened to me, I could NOT repair it. I'd just spend forever searching for a used engine or a wreck.
Bob
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