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piecesparts · 05-08-2006, 10:47 AM

I did a build of a 383 stroker motor last year and eliminating the work that I had done to stroke the motor and put in the heavier duty parts for a stronger motor, I would say that $1800.00 to $2000.00 is going to be a reasonable set of numbers for the machine shop. Keep in mind that was just engine rebuild only, I did the removal and install myself. I believe that there is such a thing as "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR". If it sounds like a great deal, then make sure of what it is that you are getting. An engine rebuild is not something that you want to use "Generic Parts" in. Do it right or within 15000 miles you will be doing it again. There are a lot of suppliers of factory rebuilt motors in my area and those motors don't appear to have the quality parts in them, they have a lot of problems with them. BE CAREFUL as you look for the right price. Unless you know the mechanic real well, most shops will charge anywhere from $65.00 to $85.00 an hour to do the remove and replace. I imagine that they would look at about 6 hours total as a basr for that job. Then add a couple of hours to do the other parts removal and install (accessories, etc...).

05-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#14
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Engine Options I did a build of a 383 stroker motor last year and eliminating the work that I had done to stroke the motor and put in the heavier duty parts for a stronger motor, I would say that $1800.00 to $2000.00 is going to be a reasonable set of numbers for the machine shop. Keep in mind that was just engine rebuild only, I did the removal and install myself. I believe that there is such a thing as "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR". If it sounds like a great deal, then make sure of what it is that you are getting. An engine rebuild is not something that you want to use "Generic Parts" in. Do it right or within 15000 miles you will be doing it again. There are a lot of suppliers of factory rebuilt motors in my area and those motors don't appear to have the quality parts in them, they have a lot of problems with them. BE CAREFUL as you look for the right price. Unless you know the mechanic real well, most shops will charge anywhere from $65.00 to $85.00 an hour to do the remove and replace. I imagine that they would look at about 6 hours total as a basr for that job. Then add a couple of hours to do the other parts removal and install (accessories, etc...).