Engine Rebuild Question
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From: Old Greenwich CT
Engine Rebuild Question
My 72 SB has a matching #'s engine, so I am considering having it rebuilt for reliability. Any ballpark estimates as to what it should cost? Also, does anybody know any shops in the Westchester, NY/Fairfield County, CT area that could handle it? Not looking for the NCRS rebuild, just somebody that does quality work. Thanks!
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Having the block dipped, fluxed, bored, cleaned, new freeze plugs, new cam bearings...will usually cost between $500 and $600 depending on the shop.
Be aware that with the bored cylinders you'll need over sized pistons, and you'll want a new crank if yours can't be turned.
Be aware that with the bored cylinders you'll need over sized pistons, and you'll want a new crank if yours can't be turned.
Le Mans Master
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From: charlotte north carolina
as durango stated, basic labor would be $500-750. but, you would probably want new cam, bored cylinders, pistons, crank turned, balanced, bearings, carb rebuilt, new water pump, etc. closer to $2000-2500. also, labor to pull and reinstall the engine. could be $300 to 500 for this. and while you're at it, clutch, trans-what the hell do a frame off!
jeff
jeff
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Maybe the question should be what I need to do with the car. The car runs fairly well, but I question the reliability since I had a fuel delivery problem some months ago. I also find the car to bog off the line. Any suggestions short of a complete tear down? Not looking to break the bank here.
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Maybe the question should be what I need to do with the car. The car runs fairly well, but I question the reliability since I had a fuel delivery problem some months ago. I also find the car to bog off the line. Any suggestions short of a complete tear down? Not looking to break the bank here.
Sounds to me like you need to have the carb tuned, and the engine timed.
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If it's not blowing a lot of smoke out the exhaust or knocking, I wouldn't worry about rebuilding it right now. If it were me, I would pull the carb and distributor and send them to Lars. He does amazing work.
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Take your car to Chuck at Corvettes of Westchester. He's the best around here(Westchester). His user ID on CF is Chuck COW. PM him or call him at 914-332-0049. He did my engine and it's been great. He's very reasonable and will have your vette running great. He's also a supporting tuner of CF.