Engine refresh
It depends on how bad it is and what needs to be done. Will you be forging the internals?
Definately:
Hone
polish crank
Piston Rings - $150
Main bearings - $50
Rod Bearings - $50
Cam Bearings - $30
Lifters - $200
Timing chain - $30
Oil Pump - $130
Valvesprings and seals - $200
Misc gaskets and seals - $200
Optional:
Forged pistons - $600
Forged Rods - $600
Forged Crank - $900
Definately:
Hone
polish crank
Piston Rings - $150
Main bearings - $50
Rod Bearings - $50
Cam Bearings - $30
Lifters - $200
Timing chain - $30
Oil Pump - $130
Valvesprings and seals - $200
Misc gaskets and seals - $200
Optional:
Forged pistons - $600
Forged Rods - $600
Forged Crank - $900
I have been looking into this as well. With all of the good deals on shortblocks it is almost cheaper to go out and buy a brand new one. You could then sell your stock motor or rebuild it as a spare.
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well i dont know exactly what im gonna do but i mean to make it like it has 0 miles like new basically and i know i need all new seals, pushrods, valve springs, lifters, rod bearings, stronger bolts, but dont know what all is needed.
Originally Posted by Z28LS1camaroguy
what all is needed to make the engine like new, i mean like a engine rebuild kit??? and how much would all of it cost??
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ok well what would be some stuff to prolong my engines life??? i change the oil every 3k and all that but what would help to keep her running strong?? I plan on getting a MS4 cam and LS6 heads here in the future so should i just get this stuff when i do the cam swap??
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Verdad Gallardo Id suggest using synthetic oil if youre not already, although its late in the game to switch... Id do it anyway, and hope you dont get any leaks that were previously plugged with conventional oil sludge.
