I wish it wasn't the case but she ran crap oil in it for too long and ran it dry before I came along and figured out the oil consumption issue.
Got the following quote from a reputable shop:
The cost for the labor and services of our VQ engine builds is about $5,800, which does NOT include any parts. Here's the breakdown of what is included in the $5,800:
Engine tear down and assembly = $3,500
Engine removal and installation = $1,500
Block machining (w/ torque plate) = $550
Rotating assembly balancing = $250
WPC treatment of the entire engine is $2,300. Includes the block, crank, pistons, piston pins, piston rings, rods, cams, valve springs and oil pump gear. So you can add up the parts you'd like to use in your engine (OE or aftermarket) and come up with a pretty close estimate.
I think that quote is very high, and cost prohibitive for us at the moment. That bottom line looks around $8k plus