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Topic: finally took block to machine shop
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67mike
Gearhead Posts: 164
From: Arab,AL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-20-2002 01:12 AM
   
I finally took my block to the shop today to start rebuilding it. I was going to farm it out, but think I will bite the bullit and do it.get ready for q's mike
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-20-2002 08:31 AM
 Take your time, check everything twice and then check it again. Be neat and orderly; organize your tools and parts. Do everything with surgical cleanliness, your motor will thank you for it 
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-20-2002 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by 66MustangGTCoupe289:
here's a "q" for you. how much will your rebuild cost?
Stocker budget rebuild, as little as $1000. Add a little thump for an extra zero 
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67mike
Gearhead Posts: 164
From: Arab,AL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-20-2002 09:28 AM
I don't know the cost exactly yet. I was planning on a grand or so...
I hope my machinist will say the block can get away with honing and polishing the crank.The motor was in decent shape, non-smoker, needed bearings. Cross hatch was still visible on bores, but low compression pistons I think.We'll see in a day or three. Thanks guys - mike
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1332
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 09-20-2002 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
Stocker budget rebuild, as little as $1000. Add a little thump for an extra zero
On my 331 stroker project, the machine shop charged me $650 for the whole process, including cleaning, clearancing, boring, polishing, balancing, and race prep. Machine shop cost incl. balancing - $650
Premium stroker kit -$1150
Gaskets, bolts, misc. - $160
Main girdle - $100
Steel DR timing set - $60
Solid Roller cam - $239
Solid Roller lifters - $250
Pushrods - $45
Fluid damper - $200
Flywheel - $225
HD Oil and water pump - $ 80
Racing oil pan - $160
TFS Alum heads (rebuilt) - $750
Roller rockers - $200
Stealth intake - $100
1" 4 hole spacer - $15
Alum valve covers - $60
Holley HP 750 carb (reman.) - $250
MSD 6AL and dist. (used) - $200
Hooker headers (used) - $100 GRAND TOTAL -------------------- $4994
There you have it. A nice little thumper SBF for less than $5000.
The FMS Racing 435 HP 351 stroker crate motor for $5995 doesn't sound that bad after looking at my total costs. 
[This message has been edited by bluestreek (edited 09-20-2002).]
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-20-2002 12:38 PM
Bluestreek,
I think you've got a few items on your list that wouldn't come with the FoMoCo crate engine.....which would bring your comparative cost down some. I never regret going "my own way" with building it myself vs. buying it built. However, if the $$ differences were enough...then it's your choice. I've heard some folks say that even if you buy a crate engine, that you should tear it down and simply check everything; to ensure it was assembled / machined correctly. To each their own,
Ryan
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ice'68
Gearhead Posts: 127
From: Fresno, CA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-20-2002 11:10 PM
Bluestreak,Did they do the heads as well? I'm also having my 351 balanced. The guy quoted me $200 just to balance it [This message has been edited by ice'68 (edited 09-20-2002).]
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1332
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 09-21-2002 09:52 AM
Here's a breakdown of the bill:Heads (guides were ok) - $140
cleaning - $25
Boring - $100
Decking- $100
freeze plugs -$15
check & polish crank -$25
clearancing and race prep -$30
Balancing - $150
assemble piston rings and rods- $35
install cam bearings - $25
Total---------------------------$645 Remember that these are "good ole boy" prices. 
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-21-2002 11:14 AM
The last engine I built cost me $171 in machine work on the block which included:Hot tanking block
Boring to .060
Finsish hone to match pistons
Install cam bearings
Install freeze plugs
Fitting pistons to rods My rebuild kit came from Northern Auto and cost about $250 which included upgrades for Comp Cam and lifters, HV oil pump, cloyes chain and gears and FelPro gaskets. Purchased new crank from Advance Auto for around $70, I think. I had my headers wire blasted and repainted them with 1200 degree aluminum paint, cleaned and repainted my intake and just dropped my carb back on the engine. Even with all the chrome goodies (oil pan, WP, etc), engine hoist rental and other odds and ends I have a little less than $700 invested.
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