Stock rebuild ?'s

blk99 · Aug 25, 2014

So i am thinking I wanna save $$ do rebuild my motor this winter but, honestly, i dont have a clue what it might cost....

motor has 308k on it and that rises by about 1k a week...

I am thinking i want just a stock type rebuild as i dont forsee going any bigger with mods....

I reckon machining is the big variable but what all do i need prices on, heads and bores, or?

Any info is much appreciated!

CSIPSD · Aug 25, 2014

blk99 said:
So i am thinking I wanna save $$ do rebuild my motor this winter but, honestly, i dont have a clue what it might cost....

motor has 308k on it and that rises by about 1k a week...

I am thinking i want just a stock type rebuild as i dont forsee going any bigger with mods....

I reckon machining is the big variable but what all do i need prices on, heads and bores, or?

Any info is much appreciated!

Seriously???

Your even slightly thinking about this, after helping me swap motors 2 times...

Find a low mile take out, swap it and move on.

The last motor I got for free, the one before that I was only in $400...

Otherwise the rebuild kits are $1000 or so, machining will run you $400-$700 for block and heads...

lincolnlocker · Aug 25, 2014

CSIPSD said:
Seriously???

Your even slightly thinking about this, after helping me swap motors 2 times...

Find a low mile take out, swap it and move on.

The last motor I got for free, the one before that I was only in $400...

Otherwise the rebuild kits are $1000 or so, machining will run you $400-$700 for block and heads...

agree with joe 100%! I went the rebuild route and with some of the upgraded parts I spent a hefty amount on it when it was all said and done.. if you are staying near stock power levels then find a low mileage motor and swap it over..

live life full throttle

blk99 · Aug 25, 2014

If i got lucky enough to find a motor like your last one, i would be all about it...

CSIPSD · Aug 25, 2014

Check CL everyday, from Boise to Seattle, to Sacramento and such...

backwoodsboy · Aug 25, 2014

See if this guy will separate the engine...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/4631799860.html

CSIPSD · Aug 25, 2014

Dude is smoking some good... wait GREAT ****.

blk99 · Aug 25, 2014

Geezus, no ****!

Powerstroke Man 6.4 · Aug 25, 2014

CSIPSD said:
Seriously???

Your even slightly thinking about this, after helping me swap motors 2 times...

Find a low mile take out, swap it and move on.

The last motor I got for free, the one before that I was only in $400...

Otherwise the rebuild kits are $1000 or so, machining will run you $400-$700 for block and heads...

I agree with Joe 100%. Unless you are going bigger with mods later on just stick with a lower mile takeout.

I had 360K on my L 99 160/100's. Stock/original engine everything other than the injectors and HPOP ran 3500 + RPM everyday towed my trailer almost everyday and its still going strong. It also had very little blowby.