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Topic: engine balancing cost????
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 578
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-30-2003 11:40 PM
 
How much would a typical engine balaning cost for a 302 HO ford??------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Never fry bacon in the nude.
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 856
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-30-2003 11:49 PM
It cost $150 to get my 306 balanced. Definetly worth the cost.------------------
1970 coupe restored with the help of my dad. 306 with 600 holley, Weiand Stealth intake, headers, Comp cam, harland sharp roller rockers, kb pistons, 11:1 compression ratio, pertonix ignitor 2 with matched coil, lakewood bellhousing, 4-speed toploader, and 2.79 open 8" rear. Soon to be 9" 3.50 trac-lok
1986 f-150, 5.0, factory towing package with original c-6 trans
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 914
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 12-31-2003 02:33 AM
I was recently quoted 250 to 300 (depending on if there is weight to be added to the crank)for a 514 stroker.......(I'm prolly getting hosed!!!)
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-31-2003 09:57 AM
they know that you got plenty of money billy mac!!------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft. http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/billswebsite/pg06.html
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-31-2003 10:03 AM
Balancing at the local shops and most internet suppliers is usually around $150-$175. If they don't do it in their own shop, they usually charge more.------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank, rods and girdle, TFS alum. heads, Stealth 8020 intake, Xtreme 268 Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi.
11.86 @ 116 mph (7.62 @ 93 mph)daily driver!
DanH
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SG236
Gearhead Posts: 416
From: Jasper, TN, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-31-2003 10:05 AM
I want divulge the cost to machine and balance my 514. I did have it done at Keith Craft on a CNC, the work was fantastic.
By the way, get somebody who knows Ford stuff. Most of these dumbasses are hooked on doing Cheby stuff and don't know a thing about Fords.
My .02 for the day
Russ
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jsracingbbf
unregistered
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posted 12-31-2003 10:13 AM
less than $200.00 is the Norm. Russ if you get a Reputable shop it should NOT make a difference Chevy or Ford. I do know this can be a problem though some shops are biased one way or the other and simply don't pay as much attention to detail with the opposite brand. The guy I use builds allot of both, he wouldn't take a short cut on ANY brand motor. The procedure is the same for both brands... spin the crank with weights, and add mallory metal to the crank if you're gettin it internally blanced.
weigh the pistons and rods and make them as close as possible weight wise. More to it than this but you get the genral idea. Buy a digital scale that accurately measures grams and double check the guy that blalances your stuff. They're cheap and can come in handy for many things. Chances are if he balanced the pistons/rods right the crank will be right too.
Just my .02 ------------------
JS
Run what you brung and hope you brung enough!
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-31-2003 11:38 AM
quote:
Originally posted by jsracingbbf:
less than $200.00 is the Norm.
Is this including or excluding the necessary mallory metal?? Also, how do they make sure the metal doesn't get slung out? Is it pressed in?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-31-2003 11:42 AM
In your neck of the woods call Jessie Holmes.
He is the BEST in FLA. and is the MOST reasonably priced.
850-484-7525------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Hans olsson
Gearhead Posts: 936
From: Sweden
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-31-2003 12:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CometGT1974:
Is this including or excluding the necessary mallory metal??The Mallory metal is expensive i do not think it is included. Also, how do they make sure the metal doesn't get slung out? Is it pressed in? The hole is drilled alongside the crank, the metal is pressed in and secured with a weld.
Hans
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- 71 Mach 1 Ram-Air
- 351C 4V 285 HP
- F-G/Stock Aut
- Stockers are way cool!
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jsracingbbf
unregistered
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posted 12-31-2003 12:39 PM
the price for balancing does NOT include the mallory metal around here, can't say about other posters. That really would be a great deal!
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 479
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-31-2003 02:24 PM
Thanks for the help, still learning some of the basics of internal balancing.Another question, the forged steel crank in my motor has been externally balanced @ 50 oz. If I took it to have internally (neutral) balanced, I assume it would be ALOT more expensive since it has already been externally balanced?? Would it just require that much more metal, therefore increasing the cost substantially, or is it just a matter of spinning it to see what it will take??
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-31-2003 05:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CometGT1974:
Thanks for the help, still learning some of the basics of internal balancing.Another question, the forged steel crank in my motor has been externally balanced @ 50 oz. If I took it to have internally (neutral) balanced, I assume it would be ALOT more expensive since it has already been externally balanced?? Would it just require that much more metal, therefore increasing the cost substantially, or is it just a matter of spinning it to see what it will take??
Chances are that you will need 4-5 oz's or Mallory Heavy Metal to convert from 50 oz to zero. You will need a new balancer and flex plate also.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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