"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
05/29/2018 at 12:45 • Filed to: None
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"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
05/29/2018 at 12:45 • Filed to: None | 5
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I am getting ready to have my engine rebuilt. Estimate was 1,500$ in labor +parts, of which I mostly have. I plan on 2k honestly. I will probably order the rest tonight, with special note to the fact that I am going to be one of those annoying customers that brings a literal pile of shit, when they would probably prefer a complete engine. Sorry machine shop oppos.
Ordering a new flexplate, valvesprings, some pushrods to replace the pitted ones, a new kit for my HEI ignition, a spare rocker arm tie, a harmonic balancer, lifters, and motor mounts. For the transmission, a magnet for the oil pan, a new vaccum line, and a new dipstick.
Front brake lines are done. Banjo bolts now also have correct washers. Pre bent lines are a godsend, really interesting now that I know why those curly bits are on the lines themselves (for flexibility). On to doing rear drum springs, adjuster, and bearings before I hook the new rear lines up.
not this unfortunately.
Sovande
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 12:57 |
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How much is a new engine? $2000 has to be awfully close to a new crate motor.
crowmolly
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 12:59 |
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Cool!
They breaking it in on a dyno for you?
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My bird IS the word
> Sovande
05/29/2018 at 13:01 |
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3000 for a new crate engine, but you have to figure I would have to buy new headers, have issues with hood alignment, an adapter plate ect ect. also, I live with my parents, so even 2,000 is way too much money.
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My bird IS the word
> crowmolly
05/29/2018 at 13:02 |
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I sincerely doubt it. I should probably see if I can get that amsoil break in crap around here.
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crowmolly
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 13:05 |
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Do they offer it?
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> crowmolly
05/29/2018 at 13:09 |
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I will have to ask. The place I was originally going to go probably did, but they quoted me 3000$ with the idea that they were going to replace everything “top to bottom” and I wasn’t having it. I mean, that is the technically right way to do it but clearly that isn’t what I can afford or even the smart thing to do. That much scratch and an LS makes much more sense. They do racing engines so I am not surprised or even upset that they don’t want to kludge my engine back together.
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crowmolly
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 13:12 |
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Only reason I’m pushing is because having them do the cam break in puts the responsibility on them if it shits the bed. From what I recall you aren’t planning on running *that* nasty a cam, but it still might be money well spent if it’s not too bad.
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> crowmolly
05/29/2018 at 13:15 |
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My problem is I still have to bake the paint on my headers, and that is going to directly conflict with the heat cycle for the high-temp paint, + now I have to worry about priming the oil pump and all kinds of shit.
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crowmolly
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 13:26 |
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Yup.
Priming the oil pump is no big deal. Neither is priming the carb, or installing the distributor.
The header paint might have issues, but you can set up some box fans or something to create airflow. Or you can try the torch or BBQ grill methods of curing.
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> crowmolly
05/29/2018 at 13:39 |
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Whats the over/under I get this done this year with a new job on the way? lol It’s alot of work. At the same time, it’s not alot of work. I’m just kinda over the whole thing, just trudging through until everything is done. I need to get something that runs and I wouldn’t care so much.
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crowmolly
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 13:58 |
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Eh, you’ll probably be fine. Honestly who gives a shit if your headers get rusty. You can always deal with that later. It will be worth it to get down the road.
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Sovande
> My bird IS the word
05/29/2018 at 15:08 |
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What engine is it that is $3000? And living with your parents should mean you have money to burn!
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> Sovande
05/29/2018 at 15:39 |
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also no.