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Originally Posted by i82much
That's a very thorough description, great info.
Here's where I tend to think the OP can get by for much less.
http://www.lenwilliamsautomachine.co...ong_Block.html
That's outright, $5700. From the sound of the original post, the OP may have a complete 400 with block, crank, rods, heads, timing cover, oil filter adapter, oil pan, etc. Depending on what the OP finds when his engine is disassembled and what parts he can and/or wants to reuse, it seems like he could get by for less than the $5700 that Len Williams wants for a complete long block with all those items included? |
My description includes the cost of a somewhat expensive 421 long block core and some pricey Tri-Power parts ($600 air cleaner), so my nearly 10k outlay isn’t totally representative of what a more common 4-barrel 400 rebuild would cost.
Sifting through my post will show in general what parts and labor costs might be incurred in doing a first-rate rebuild on many Pontiac V8s.
I still think 6 to 7k is what you’re going to end up paying to rebuild it correctly from the carb right down to the oil pan using new parts and top quality machine work.
Anyone looking into a quality rebuild should make up a detailed list of what parts they want replaced during the rebuilding process and what machining operations they expect to be performed. Then ask the builder to detail exactly what parts and machine work will be included in their price. A detailed list, not simply being told they’re going to include and do everything.
For 7k you should expect a ton of new high quality parts and machine work that includes boring and honing the block using a torque plate.