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Originally Posted by SCOTI
It also depends on what one is trying to achieve. For total stock rebuilds, a reputable 'mass' rebuilder usually comes in @ the same cost or cheaper vs crate. You mentioned your 454 so I'll add more info about mine for comparison. My 454 rebuild was $1250 out the door w/warranty via a local mass rebuilder that has a good rep w/the local dealerships. Mine was a mild rebuild (.030" over block; .010" crank) & I picked out my own cam & pistons from their source catalog (flat-tops vs dished, RV/towing cam vs OE grind). That was w/a Melling oil pump & IIRC THE cam/lifters were same source. This included new rockers, pushrods, balancer etc.... Turn around was 3-days after I dropped it off & I have 3k on the clock w/o issues from the engine/machining.
I do like crate engines in certain situations but like rebuilds just as well because you can upgrade some things w/o killing the warranty like w/a crate.
I'll say for the OP's situation, it depends on which crate motor is chosen vs options offered from a local rebuilder.
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Are you saying you got machine work, pistons,cam/lifters everything for only $1250?
That's pretty cheap if so!
I prolly have triple that in mine. But I went full roller drivetrain which added quite a bit
I agree with you different situations for everybody but like you said when I read his post and saw the last sentence that's why I recommend a crate.