11-09-2006, 06:56 PM
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636 whp
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Rebuild
I want to rebuild my engine, replace or regrind the most important engine parts (got a lot of miles). Rods, pistons, bearings, I think? Everything else is in tip-top shape.
Not sure what all is included in what a rebuild needs, but I'm looking for a general price of what it would cost to obtain all of the parts and have them installed... I saw a "rebuild kit" which included everything but lifts and camshafts (that's okay) for $815.00. Is that reasonable? What's installation costs, $600 or so?
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11-09-2006, 07:09 PM
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install would be way more than its worth. Much more than 600. most shops charge 700 to do the lower intake manifold gasket, and that doesnt include going below the head to the pistons. So i would say more like $1000. Not worth it imo. If you are gonna do something like that put performance parts in it for sure.
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11-09-2006, 07:16 PM
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636 whp
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Looking for the lowest priced rebuild possible, not performance internals yet. (Situation: Can't install nitrous kit until engine is rebuilt, says the authority, so I want to be able to get this stuff and installed quick like)
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11-09-2006, 07:55 PM
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Keepin it Real
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my rebuild was $3700
for labor alone.
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11-09-2006, 08:22 PM
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636 whp
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^Damn.
Say I want to replace the pistons, rings, bearings, and rods. What's the list of specific parts I'll need to procure?
Last edited by [ion] C2 : 11-09-2006 at 08:49 PM.
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11-10-2006, 01:05 AM
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if rebuilding with new stock parts you are looking at $2500-$3000
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11-10-2006, 02:31 AM
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If your gonna spend a few grand in doing a rebuild with stock parts why dont you go ahead and add some performance parts? Or are you not doing any performance mods?
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11-10-2006, 02:47 AM
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Southern Fly Boy returns
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Well I found a high performance rebuild kit for my 2.4 for $1000 bucks w/o cams and head. Just find urself a good performance shop cuz youll need to tune ur shit afterwards. forget going back to stock dude rebuild that puppy for a N/a or F/I set up
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11-10-2006, 06:49 AM
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636 whp
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I have connections to get all parts, everything, 40% off warehouse/factory price. Just gotta find the part numbers and exactly what I'll need to replace the pistons, rods, bearings, and rings.
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11-10-2006, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MixtapeMessiah
Well I found a high performance rebuild kit for my 2.4 for $1000 bucks w/o cams and head. Just find urself a good performance shop cuz youll need to tune ur shit afterwards. forget going back to stock dude rebuild that puppy for a N/a or F/I set up
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Where was this?
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11-10-2006, 05:29 PM
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Trying to get it together
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???? 2.4 don't have a lower intake
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11-10-2006, 06:22 PM
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yeah i know, i was just using that as an example of labor costs of going that far into the motor. He would be going deeper than that so for example it would be more expensive than the limg change. Follow me?
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11-12-2006, 12:52 AM
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Southern Fly Boy returns
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www.importperformanceparts.net , and then click on cavalier and then go to engine rebuild kits youll find it..and for effs sakes take off that bench LOL
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11-12-2006, 12:54 AM
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Southern Fly Boy returns
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as for cams and head Id check out rsm and mantapart for that shit
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11-12-2006, 01:39 AM
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shit for that cost? just put a new damn engine in.. hahah
and your willing to dish all that out just to get some NOS on that sucker?
Hey.. at least you have that massive bench to hold your car down at supersonic speeds. got that going for you.
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11-12-2006, 02:31 AM
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3500 DONE!
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That bench happens to give him 20+ hp. yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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11-12-2006, 10:18 AM
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636 whp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pawzbear
and your willing to dish all that out just to get some NOS on that sucker?
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*nitrous; I'd rather not blow anything internal (pistons, rods, etc) from a 75HP boost of nitrous oxide, since the engine has over 169,000 miles on it. As I said, I can get parts real cheap, just need to know the part numbers of what I need exactly.
Quote:
Originally Posted by pawzbear
Hey.. at least you have that massive bench to hold your car down at supersonic speeds. got that going for you.
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Definitely. [sarcasm]
But to be honest you can feel the difference when you hit 90-100.. Rather than the current way the car is designed (aerodynamics designed on front end downforce), a rear spoiler will contribute to rear downforce and contribute to making the car equally low all around. I enjoy sustained high speed driving, road style courses.
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11-13-2006, 12:47 AM
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Southern Fly Boy returns
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haha dude high speed in an alero, it really aint happening, Governer kicks in at 108 so why even bother track racing, and nooooo the spoiler only gives him 15 hp! The other 5 hp are when u put decals on it! LOL
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11-15-2006, 11:27 AM
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My rebuild with Forged internals, cam swap, bored .020. Ran me a total of about $2000. Thats with about $700 in labor.
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11-15-2006, 01:31 PM
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i think you should just do a swap, sounds like the best idea. then go from there!
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