How much does it cost to rebuild an engine?

[UDT89]

By someone one else?

 

[Bulk Beef]

Might depend on what kind of engine.

 

[notfred]

I just spent about $1500 having a ford 5.0 roller shortblock rebuilt.

 

[aircooled]

at least a grand, but depends on the engine.

 

[chin311]

$1000+, depending on the engine and labor.

 

[nakedfrog]

Would a larger displacement engine cost more, or is it based more on the complexity of the engine?

 

[desertdweller]

Originally posted by: UDT89
By someone one else?

Speed equals money squared. How fast do you wanna go?

I'm building a GM 350 for my boat, roughly 400hp at sea level,
I'm into the bottom end so far for $800. I still haven't bought
heads, cam, intake, carb, timing chain, distributor, etc..



DD

 

[Quixfire]

I need more input, Year, Make, Model, and the reason you believe the engine needs to be rebuilt.

 

[desertdweller]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Would a larger displacement engine cost more, or is it based more on the complexity of the engine?

Big block stuff costs more money. Somethings are considerably more.

Edit: Big block Parts generally cost more than small block parts. But we really need
to know what motor and application we're talking about here.

DD

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Would a larger displacement engine cost more, or is it based more on the complexity of the engine?

Complexity of the engine will determine labor prices, and cost of parts varies depending on the type of engine. The size of the cylinders has no bearing on how much it costs to rebuild.

If you're planning on dropping the car off somewhere, telling them you want the engine rebuilt, and expecting to come back later and drive it home, I'd expect to pay at least $2500, regardless of what vehicle/motor it is.

 

[UDT89]

it would be an 8 cylinder 327, 1968 camaro engine

 

[Ryan]

Oh, about 30 bucks. It's easy to do

 

[Vortex22]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
Oh, about 30 bucks. It's easy to do

All ya need is some sandpaper and elbow grease!

 

[Electric Amish]

Also depends on what all is replaced.

amish

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Vortex22

Originally posted by: rbloedow Oh, about 30 bucks. It's easy to do

All ya need is some sandpaper and elbow grease!

No, you definitly need a toothbrush too.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

I rebuilt my lawnmower engine a few days ago and it didn't cost me anything except a few gaskets...that should be a good estimate for ya!

 

[UDT89]

lol u guys are too much,

for real though. I dont want to change much b/c its an origional engine, just make it look pretty and run more solid.

 

[Quixfire]

Originally posted by: UDT89
lol u guys are too much,

for real though. I dont want to change much b/c its an origional engine, just make it look pretty and run more solid.

OK, but that still does answer my question. What year, make, & model and the reason you believe it needs to be rebuild?

 

[UDT89]

i said it up a few posts.

1968 Camaro, 327 8 cylinder. It isnt running right now, b/c i think its got a problem with the fuel pump.


But if it came down to it, how much would a rebuild be?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Well, the good news is that you have quite possibly the easiest setup to actually rebuild. But the question lies in what quality of components? It'll cost you a few thousand but I'm sure a good top fueler's crew could rebuild it in an afternoon

 

[klod]

just make it look pretty and run more solid

Krylon orange spaypaint and a can o' Motor Honey and you're set.

 

[UDT89]

Originally posted by: klod

just make it look pretty and run more solid

Krylon orange spaypaint and a can o' Motor Honey and you're set.

the car isnt orange, maybe blue

 

[UDT89]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Well, the good news is that you have quite possibly the easiest setup to actually rebuild. But the question lies in what quality of components? It'll cost you a few thousand but I'm sure a good top fueler's crew could rebuild it in an afternoon

u think it can be done myself over the course of a year?

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: UDT89

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Well, the good news is that you have quite possibly the easiest setup to actually rebuild. But the question lies in what quality of components? It'll cost you a few thousand but I'm sure a good top fueler's crew could rebuild it in an afternoon

u think it can be done myself over the course of a year?

You'd still have to send it out for machine work.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: UDT89
lol u guys are too much,

for real though. I dont want to change much b/c its an origional engine, just make it look pretty and run more solid.

To make it look pretty, as in chrome? and color matching cables and stuff, get out your credit cards, and get another job to pay for them.

An engine like that i would suggest you doing most of the prep work, pull the motor, steam clean it, then pull it apart, anything that needs machining send out, and make sure machining will not be more than just replacing or getting a better part.