What's the going rate to have a block machined, assembled, & balanced?
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For instance, LS2 machined for a 4.000" stroke crankshaft, then assembled and balanced with pistons/rings, crankshaft, connecting rods, etc. (a complete shortblock) Trying to decide if I want to buy the parts seperately and assemble it myself, have it done locally, or buy a complete assembled shortblock. Thanks.
Last edited by Dragaholic; 12-03-2005 at 02:01 PM.
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I was quoted over $1000 for just balance and assemble, no machining. It is a local place, non sponsor. Their rate is $90/hr, at 8 hours for assembly, then $350 minimum for the balance. Bullcrap if you ask me. I would love to ship it all to HPE for assembly, but it would end up costing about the same with shipping charges.