engine rebuild prices

i dropped off my intake manifold at a machine shop today to have it hot tanked, while i was there i starting talking to him about doing the dauntless.... he qouted me a price of 2500 for a complete top to bottom rebuild....how does this compare with what you guys have seen

 

I think I have about $1100 total in mine I had the block the heads and the crank done at the machine shop and I did the rest.

 

Whadaya know, I just dropped off my manifold before I left for Vegas. 2500 ??? This is for him to do the work for you? I am doing mine for about 900 for the master kit and the machine work including hardened valveseats.

 

2500 is for everything...i drop off complete motor, he supplies all new parts and does all the work, i get back a rebuilt motor......i think thats a little high, but i am unsure if im gonna rebuild this right now or not...it wasnt leaking, no burning oil, no smoking, etc....ran real smooth...i think i will see what happens when i get the intake back on and put the freshly rebuilt carb back on....

 

Yeah that's a bit high but there are some things to consider. The brand of the parts used in the rebuild will raise or lower the price. I would assume your guy is using the best stuff but good to ask. What kind of warranty is he offering? Is the shop a reputable one? Usually you get what you pay for but not always.

 

no clue on the shop reputation, or parts info...this is my first dealing with him, so we will see how good the intake comes out....

 

I would run it until it gives you a reason not to. Get the ignition sytem upgraded like you are planning, and you'll be good to go. Heck, I thought mine really needed a rebuild because it slowly kept running worse and worse and was making noises. I had recently rebuilt/replaced the carb, and basically put a race car ignition system in it, so I doubted it was simply needing a tune-up. Turned out that my new plug wires were slowly going bad,and arcing all over.

Compression in my #2 is only ~75lbs and the :v6: still feels/runs pretty strong.

 

i figured i would get it back together and run a compression test and see what shows up...i will go from there

 

Just had mine done cost $2200, but I had some extras done. Complete rebuilt included: Everything hot tanked, master kit including pistons, bored, blocked, hardened seats, moly top ring, double roller timing chain, comp cam, hi-vol oil pump, crank shaft was ground and polished, and I had the engine balanced. The engine was torn down and assembled by the shop. I figured since I was spending at least $1000 to $1200 for machining and parts I might as well have them do the rest and have a warranty to go with it, especially since my engine building experience is limited. I was quoted anywhere from $1800 to $3500.
But then again I live in California....seems everything is more expensive here. I guess thats what ya get for nice weather and earthquakes

 

While not the same engine, I had my 134 rebuilt last summer. I got quotes that ranged from $1100 to $2500. This was for a full rebuild, I drop off the engine and they give it back to me ready to drop in. I ended up going with a shop that quoted me about $1400.

There are also places on the internet that do rebuilds. While I'm not suggesting you go with one of them, you could at least do some price comparisons.

My advise is to shop around. I suspected that the people who quoted me the $2500 didn't really want the work.

 

My engine builder quoted me $1400 to rebuild my 225 back a few years ago. He ended up doing a complete mildly race prepped Chevy 283 for me for $1000. I didn't even bring him a block. I got a V8 and saved $400 Shop around, prices vary a lot.

 

873.98 turn-key, 991.88 with crowler "hot" cam. this price is long blocked drop-in and add acc's.

 

If it ain't broke don't fix it! I bought my Diplomat (79) at exactly 100,000 miles and stuffed a light racing cam and 4bbl carb on it and beat the **** outa it in the last 12 years and still have 30 psi oil press. at low rough idle and starts Gauranteed! and spins 60 series meats on dry asphalt.

My opinion is listen to the engine and get the feel of it.. it will tell you when something is amiss. If you got no smoke on startup or under load and oil pressure is good then don't waste the money unless you wish to have the peace of mind that your starting off with a zero mile engine.
My opinion, Cheers!

 

$2500 seems high. I have about $1100 into mine. Mach work to heads and block + master rebuild kit. I'm putting it together. Geez Ive seen the reman engines for $1200-1500 -like Jasper etc. Check them out on ebay.

 

think the plan will be put the top end back together and do a comp test.... like i said, it all looks real clean insode, no smoke, doesnt burn, idle really good.... i was just thinking ahead and thought that price sounded kinda high... thanks to all you gave there inputs!!!!

 

From my experience with the 225, even smoking doesn't mean rebuild anyway. Last time my 69 was smoking I just needed a head job on it. It had bad valve seals.