About to build bottom end of motor, how much does this normally cost?
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About to build bottom end of motor, how much does this normally cost?
03 300A-DR Vortech S-trim A2A 500 RWHP (Proud New Owner)
Build date: 8/7/02
Delivery date: 6/21/03
Acquired by me: 9/8/11
2008 Dodge Charger SE
1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS - Slightly built 350
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Originally Posted by InfernoHeat2005
Unless you do the work yourself it depends on the parts used and labor rates in your area.
If you do the work yourself then it depends on the parts used.
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Rebuild it better than it was or back to stock?
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Looking to built better than it is. I got a S/C and I don't like running it on a stock bottom end. My car is currently at Fastlane performance shop in Houston as we speak. They will have a quote for me by the end of the day.
03 300A-DR Vortech S-trim A2A 500 RWHP (Proud New Owner)
Build date: 8/7/02
Delivery date: 6/21/03
Acquired by me: 9/8/11
2008 Dodge Charger SE
1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS - Slightly built 350
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I've been to Fastlane a few times. Only problem I have with them is that they don't specialize specifically in a certain type of vehicle.
I know an engine builder in Houston that built a motor for me. He's built many mod motors and does an exceptional job of it. There are many 600-800 hp lightnings roaming around Houston with 100k+ miles on the same motor built by him. He is very reasonable too. I can check if he is willing to take on another motor if you'd like me too.
Triangle Speed Shop is the best in tuning 96-04 Ford Modular powered cars. They can build the engines too but the guy that did it for me can do it cheaper. He has a very good reputation with TSS (Triangle Speed Shop). Many of his engines have been through that shop for tuning.
Minimum cost on a forged rebuild will be around $3000. That's if nothing is wrong with the heads or block.
Last edited by Captain Dynball; 09-26-2011 at 09:49 AM.
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If you build it better than it was, you're looking at about 3 to 4k+. You would need:
Forged rotating assembly (pistons, rods and rings) Balanced
Most likely it'll be an 8 bolt crank so you'll need a new flexplate.
New main bolts, side bolts, head bolts (ARP if 600hp+)
Head gaskets. New oil pump or have the old one inspected by a shop. New chain guides and possibly tensioners.
Block cleaning, decking, deglazing honing, boring, or whatever may be deemed necessary by machine shop.
Heads will need to be decked. Valves, seats, guides, etc. need to be checked.
Engine assembly and hopefully degreeing of the long block...
I'm sure I'm missing something...
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I'd go with a billet oil pump..... the powered-metal one we have is not too good.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
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That powdered metal pump has killed many "built" engines just because they cheaped out and just hoped the stocker would stick together.
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I agree as I have an upgraded one myself, but, most of those deaths were due to poor aftermarket crank dampners not absorbing enough of the harmonic vibrations.
11.931 @ 116.33 (MT ET Streets)
12.073 @ 118.43 (Nitto 555)
I love the smell of Nitromethane and rubber in the morning!
Drag racers prayer:
As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride." -Amen
Get down or lay down
you are good sir x. would you also agree that stock mm motors are not good for s/c. i say this cause i see alot of members with s/c on stock motors even a few times over haveing problems and no problems with n/a motors
Last edited by slickster; 09-26-2011 at 11:07 AM.
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Adopted 3/31/11. Sold
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It's all in who tunes it. Some tuners will push it ot the edge because they can show you that dyno in the end saying "Look how much I gained you!". A good tuner will make you a safe sc tune on a stock engine that'll last a very long time. DR (Reinhart Automotive) and Lidio (Alternative Automotive) are prime examples.
11.931 @ 116.33 (MT ET Streets)
12.073 @ 118.43 (Nitto 555)
I love the smell of Nitromethane and rubber in the morning!
Drag racers prayer:
As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride." -Amen
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Used to be a shop here in Houston called Strictly Performance that would do that for people. "Hey there ya go 5 more horsepower! NO WARRANTY!!". Motor would blow up within a month!
Get down or lay down
thats nice. id be careful when investing 5k into a rare car
03 300a. black #1695 of 7839 born 6/20/02.
Adopted 3/31/11. Sold
03 300a black #1199
TERMINATOR SWAP
430rwhp. Done by mo's
Willing to meet up half way
5k for a shortblock, labor to build it into a LB will add $$$, plus P&P the heads, cams, tuning etc.....
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Get an aluminator 10.1 CR shortblock for $3700 shipped to your door and call.it a.day
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