Does this seem worth it ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brad20653 · 08-03-2003, 07:14 PM

454 chevy,030 over,7/16 recond rods,ARP bolts,JE 10.25:1 comp forged.,575/575 comp cam,all balanced,long block,est. hp 500,500ftlbs.,never fired,oval port rebuilt,bowls blended.comp cam springs.$2500.00 ????

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-03-2003, 07:29 PM

If the work was done right, then it probably is worth the money. He probably has more than that in it.

The issue is how do you know if it is done correctly.

Jim

brad20653 · 08-03-2003, 07:30 PM

I know thats what scares me he said he would take 2000 Is all that stuff he names good quality stuff ??

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-03-2003, 07:37 PM

Yes, it is the good stuff! You could get a parts catalog and price it out.

We built a 427 BB and it is mostly stock but with parts and machine work we were over $2,000 not counting the cost of the engine that we started with.

Jim

brad20653 · 08-03-2003, 08:09 PM

ttt

mooneyes · 08-03-2003, 08:19 PM

...i would have to say yes its worth it....machine work with balancing and head work your probably looking some where around $700 to $1000...JE pistons around $500 to $800...and around here a junk big block goes for $1000....but like jim said is it done right?...maybe ask the guy to pull the pan and give a good look..maybe check the rod and mains for clearence and check the bore for fresh hone marks

Hooter · 08-03-2003, 10:54 PM

as long as it doesn't knock like a bunch of salesmen on a saturday morning i would have to say hell ya

Yellow Cheyenne · 08-04-2003, 10:11 AM

Offer to pay for a session on a dyno. If everything is good, you know what hp it makes, it gets broke in, and you know it will hold together, at least for a while. If you dyno and everything is good, pay what he wants. If it isn't good, then you save yourself a lot of time and money.

Randy

brad20653 · 08-04-2003, 12:32 PM

What does it cost to dyno ?

Yellow Cheyenne · 08-04-2003, 01:12 PM

It will vary by region, but should be able to get a few pulls for $100-$300. Call around your area to find out prices.

08-03-2003, 07:14 PM	#1
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	Does this seem worth it ??? 454 chevy,030 over,7/16 recond rods,ARP bolts,JE 10.25:1 comp forged.,575/575 comp cam,all balanced,long block,est. hp 500,500ftlbs.,never fired,oval port rebuilt,bowls blended.comp cam springs.$2500.00 ???? __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-03-2003, 07:30 PM	#3
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	I know thats what scares me he said he would take 2000 Is all that stuff he names good quality stuff ?? __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-03-2003, 08:09 PM	#5
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	ttt __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-03-2003, 08:19 PM	#6
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	...i would have to say yes its worth it....machine work with balancing and head work your probably looking some where around $700 to $1000...JE pistons around $500 to $800...and around here a junk big block goes for $1000....but like jim said is it done right?...maybe ask the guy to pull the pan and give a good look..maybe check the rod and mains for clearence and check the bore for fresh hone marks __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

08-03-2003, 10:54 PM	#7
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	as long as it doesn't knock like a bunch of salesmen on a saturday morning i would have to say hell ya __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-03-2003, 07:29 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If the work was done right, then it probably is worth the money. He probably has more than that in it. The issue is how do you know if it is done correctly. Jim

08-03-2003, 07:37 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Yes, it is the good stuff! You could get a parts catalog and price it out. We built a 427 BB and it is mostly stock but with parts and machine work we were over $2,000 not counting the cost of the engine that we started with. Jim

08-04-2003, 10:11 AM	#8
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Offer to pay for a session on a dyno. If everything is good, you know what hp it makes, it gets broke in, and you know it will hold together, at least for a while. If you dyno and everything is good, pay what he wants. If it isn't good, then you save yourself a lot of time and money. Randy __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

08-04-2003, 12:32 PM	#9
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	What does it cost to dyno ? __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-04-2003, 01:12 PM	#10
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	It will vary by region, but should be able to get a few pulls for $100-$300. Call around your area to find out prices. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

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