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383 Engine Rebuild Cost
Hello,
I am looking into rebuilding the 383 in my RR and wanted to get some feedback on cost. I want to do a stock rebuild because I want dependability versus HP. I want the engine done from bottom to top with quality parts etc. I do not plan to reuse pistons, valves, lifters, cam, and like items. I do hope to reuse the crank. Question, How much could I expect to pay for this job? I realize I am asking a very hard question due to so many variables but I need to ask. Maybe folks can post what they paid? Thanks for you time and comments, Bob |
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Up here in the great white north, a rebuild from an economy shop, thrown together(parts only replaced as needed, but bored with new pistons) would run about 1800cdn(1200 usa $). Long block only. no balancing ect.
Done by a reputable shop, replacing all valves, springs ect, more like 2800(2000 usa$) It's hard to be specific, because there remains the question of what accesorys your willing to reuse(ie a carb is $300) The 400 wasn't bored, just reringed, new valves, the deck work, machining the intake to fit, Hv oil pump, a rebuilt distributor, a new edlebrok carb, and it cost me 2500 cdn. That's labour free! This can be an expensive hobby! I know how I'll pay for the headers! I'll just skip the morgage this month! |
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Sure do miss that B block...
Mine cost $2,900.00 at the machine shop to rebuild with new items you mentioned save the crank...added 170 horsepower for the same price as a stock rebuild would have been and probably tripled the reliability! 440cj
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Wasn't there a "rule of thumb" something like 4 bucks a cubic inch? Seems the small block guys got it made by all the rebuilt long blocks available from every corner parts store. Of course a Hi-Po, Hi-Quality job is twice the price.
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440cj
440cj,
I see you are from Fort Worth, did you get your work done locally? If so who did it and would you recommend them? Thanks, Bob |
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