Engine build cost
#4
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Depends on how long you want the motor to last. I could throw everything together for $20 if you need it done in one day...
Seriously though, it really depends on the shop. Different shops charge different rates. Shops also charge different rates based on the amount of labor required to prep those parts to install. It could be anywhere from $500 to $1000 depending on the shop and the prep work that needs to be done.
Seriously though, it really depends on the shop. Different shops charge different rates. Shops also charge different rates based on the amount of labor required to prep those parts to install. It could be anywhere from $500 to $1000 depending on the shop and the prep work that needs to be done.
#6
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I'm in the same ballpark right now.. just getting my ls1 rebuilt due to blown hole in #8 piston from ptv.. new rings and bearings are there along with the old motor and donor motor just waiting on how much its going to cost to swap parts, clean, ball hone possibly, flycut, and balance/assemble it to a shortblock so I can get it installed.. damn waiting game
#7
When I was going to build my 408, I priced everything out, rotating assembly, block, machine work, specialty tools, etc. I planned on assembling the engine myself.
I found my HKE 408 shortblock for $3,850 and at the time, this happened to be about $400 more than the cost of what I priced out for the parts and machine work. That's too good of a deal to pass up, considering you're not liable for the assembly of the shortblock if it blows, within warranty and practical limitations of course.
I found my HKE 408 shortblock for $3,850 and at the time, this happened to be about $400 more than the cost of what I priced out for the parts and machine work. That's too good of a deal to pass up, considering you're not liable for the assembly of the shortblock if it blows, within warranty and practical limitations of course.
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#8
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When I was going to build my 408, I priced everything out, rotating assembly, block, machine work, specialty tools, etc. I planned on assembling the engine myself.
I found my HKE 408 shortblock for $3,850 and at the time, this happened to be about $400 more than the cost of what I priced out for the parts and machine work. That's too good of a deal to pass up, considering you're not liable for the assembly of the shortblock if it blows, within warranty and practical limitations of course.
I found my HKE 408 shortblock for $3,850 and at the time, this happened to be about $400 more than the cost of what I priced out for the parts and machine work. That's too good of a deal to pass up, considering you're not liable for the assembly of the shortblock if it blows, within warranty and practical limitations of course.
Last edited by ZexGX; 12-20-2010 at 04:50 PM.
#9
408 and 347 are a little bit different, aside from the obvious...