Update on Engine Rebuild. Comments, Projections, Ideas?
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Update on Engine Rebuild. Comments, Projections, Ideas?
So just stopped in today at the Machine Shop and he's got the short block together. He also gave me my bill so far. Here's what I've got into the engine so far:
AC Delco Spark Plugs: $15.99
Accel HEI Super Coil: $81.19
New GM Performance ZZ4 Heads (L98): $847.63
58cc Chamber, Angle Plug Heads with:
Pro-Flow Swirl Polished Stainless Valves, LT-1 Valve Springs Good to .530 Lift, Chrome-Moly Retainers and screw in studs, Hardened Guide Plantes and Valve Locks
Edelbrock Performer Intake 2101: $130.99
Accel Custom Fit Wires :$30.82
Chrome Alternator: $107.88
Chrome 15 5/16" Air Cleaner Lid: $30.82
Chevrolet Chrome Dress Up Kit: $69.35
Perimeter Valve Covers, Timing Chain Cover, TimingTab, Air Breather Cap, Oil Dipstick Tube.
ARP Rod Bolt Kit 134-6403: $111.29
ARP Engine Bolt Kit 534-9601: $178.03
Carter Mechanical Fuel Pump: $41.31
Cloyes Double Roller Timing Chain 9-3100: $149.50
Clevite Main Bearings MS909P10: $61.49
Clevite Rod Bearings CB663P10: $45.82
Comp Cams Xtreme Energy Camshaft: $217.35
Valve Lift: .477i, .480e; Sae Dur: 268i, 280e;
.050 Dur: 224i, 230e, Part 12-242-2
Durabond Cam Bearings CHP8: $58.13
Engine Paint: $19.62
Federal Mogul Roller Tip Rockers R1024R: $253.18
Federal Mogul Hydraulic Lifters HT817: $98.99
Federal Mogul Ring Set E251K40: $82.20
Fel-Pro Premium Rear Seal 2912: $39.23
Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gasket 1803: $22.08
Fram Oil Filter PH13: $7.54
Keith Black Hypereutec Pistons KB120-040: $463.40
Melling Oil Pump M55HV: $62.00
Misc Plugs EPC41, EPC214A, PP567T: $1.39
Victor Timing Cover Set JV881: $16.10
And here's the labour he's done:
Balance Connecting Rods
(175 Pin End, 423 Big End, Pistons and Pins, Rod Bearing, Ring Set, 1873 BW)
Disassemble Engine and Hot Tank Block and Parts
Magnaflux
Remove and Replace Cam Bearings
Bore and Hone Cylinders .040 Over
Align Hone Cyl Block/Fit Main Bearing Clearances .0025
Remove and Replace Pistons on Connecting Rods
Install New Bolts and Resize Connecting Rods
Fit Bearing Clearances .002. Torque 50PSI
Short Block Assy c/w Degree Cam
Check all Bearing Clearances Heat Tabs Installed
Grind Crankshaft .010 Rods, .010 Mains
Balance Crankshaft 1873 Bobweight
Labour Total: $1583.55
So in total, I have about $5100CDN into this engine or $3400USD. What do you guys all think? What do you think I'm going to be pulling out of this engine as far as torque/hp when it's done. We are still using the stock torque converter in it with the stock rear end.
AC Delco Spark Plugs: $15.99
Accel HEI Super Coil: $81.19
New GM Performance ZZ4 Heads (L98): $847.63
58cc Chamber, Angle Plug Heads with:
Pro-Flow Swirl Polished Stainless Valves, LT-1 Valve Springs Good to .530 Lift, Chrome-Moly Retainers and screw in studs, Hardened Guide Plantes and Valve Locks
Edelbrock Performer Intake 2101: $130.99
Accel Custom Fit Wires :$30.82
Chrome Alternator: $107.88
Chrome 15 5/16" Air Cleaner Lid: $30.82
Chevrolet Chrome Dress Up Kit: $69.35
Perimeter Valve Covers, Timing Chain Cover, TimingTab, Air Breather Cap, Oil Dipstick Tube.
ARP Rod Bolt Kit 134-6403: $111.29
ARP Engine Bolt Kit 534-9601: $178.03
Carter Mechanical Fuel Pump: $41.31
Cloyes Double Roller Timing Chain 9-3100: $149.50
Clevite Main Bearings MS909P10: $61.49
Clevite Rod Bearings CB663P10: $45.82
Comp Cams Xtreme Energy Camshaft: $217.35
Valve Lift: .477i, .480e; Sae Dur: 268i, 280e;
.050 Dur: 224i, 230e, Part 12-242-2
Durabond Cam Bearings CHP8: $58.13
Engine Paint: $19.62
Federal Mogul Roller Tip Rockers R1024R: $253.18
Federal Mogul Hydraulic Lifters HT817: $98.99
Federal Mogul Ring Set E251K40: $82.20
Fel-Pro Premium Rear Seal 2912: $39.23
Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gasket 1803: $22.08
Fram Oil Filter PH13: $7.54
Keith Black Hypereutec Pistons KB120-040: $463.40
Melling Oil Pump M55HV: $62.00
Misc Plugs EPC41, EPC214A, PP567T: $1.39
Victor Timing Cover Set JV881: $16.10
And here's the labour he's done:
Balance Connecting Rods
(175 Pin End, 423 Big End, Pistons and Pins, Rod Bearing, Ring Set, 1873 BW)
Disassemble Engine and Hot Tank Block and Parts
Magnaflux
Remove and Replace Cam Bearings
Bore and Hone Cylinders .040 Over
Align Hone Cyl Block/Fit Main Bearing Clearances .0025
Remove and Replace Pistons on Connecting Rods
Install New Bolts and Resize Connecting Rods
Fit Bearing Clearances .002. Torque 50PSI
Short Block Assy c/w Degree Cam
Check all Bearing Clearances Heat Tabs Installed
Grind Crankshaft .010 Rods, .010 Mains
Balance Crankshaft 1873 Bobweight
Labour Total: $1583.55
So in total, I have about $5100CDN into this engine or $3400USD. What do you guys all think? What do you think I'm going to be pulling out of this engine as far as torque/hp when it's done. We are still using the stock torque converter in it with the stock rear end.
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Re: Update on Engine Rebuild. Comments, Projections, Ideas? (dukvet76)
dukvet76....
Some very good components you are going in with the engine work. You could almost check out my check sheet of what I bought and find just about the same work that I bought turn-key as a long block.... minus all the extras that you have such as the outside working components(intake, distributor, coil, alternator, ignition wires, etc). $3400 US dollars sounds reasonable to me for what you are having put together. Maybe some of the people with dyno programs can give you some idea of the HP/Torque possibilities.
Some very good components you are going in with the engine work. You could almost check out my check sheet of what I bought and find just about the same work that I bought turn-key as a long block.... minus all the extras that you have such as the outside working components(intake, distributor, coil, alternator, ignition wires, etc). $3400 US dollars sounds reasonable to me for what you are having put together. Maybe some of the people with dyno programs can give you some idea of the HP/Torque possibilities.
