build up from block or complete engine?
01-05-2006, 01:03 AM
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build up from block or complete engine? i was gonna buy an engine but now im thinking it would be cheaper to buy a block and just rebuild it. what do u guys think? i have limited experience and knowledge on rebuilds.
01-05-2006, 01:34 AM
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It would be cheaper and much less hassle to get a whole motor. Unlike SBC's, LSx motors are internally balanced and very capricious about tolerances.
Even if you have all the tools (some specialised), you still need to have a block machined and balanced at a shop.
With exchange you can get a shortblock for $2095
Ported heads for $1095
Cam for as little as $200 used
P-rods for $100
Lifters for $200
Gaskets for $230 (including bolts)
Oil pump for $70
T chain for $70
then do the assembly yourself.
So with some shopping you can assemble a whole motor for like $4500
Even if you have all the tools (some specialised), you still need to have a block machined and balanced at a shop.
With exchange you can get a shortblock for $2095
Ported heads for $1095
Cam for as little as $200 used
P-rods for $100
Lifters for $200
Gaskets for $230 (including bolts)
Oil pump for $70
T chain for $70
then do the assembly yourself.
So with some shopping you can assemble a whole motor for like $4500
01-05-2006, 01:44 AM
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on ebay ive found blocks for less than 500. and whole motors for like 1500. im not doing any kind of fancy build up yet, i was gonna do stock and then next year add a cam and upgraded valvetrain.
01-05-2006, 02:05 AM
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its good. still part of the union. lol. its like 1500 for a used complete engine, if ur lucky u can get a tranny with it. thats minus shipping
