Stock Rebuild Cost
12-26-2019, 12:59 AM
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Stock Rebuild Cost
I have a rod knock with my 94 LT1. I'll need to fix that but I dont have any room in my garage 
I dont have the tools either.
Does anyone have a ballpark estimate to have a shop rebuild the engine with stock parts? should just replace the engine? Thanks!
I dont have the tools either.Does anyone have a ballpark estimate to have a shop rebuild the engine with stock parts? should just replace the engine? Thanks!
12-27-2019, 12:09 PM
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Re: Stock Rebuild Cost
It depends on what is found when they get into the engine. When I had my 383 built, the machine shop labor was right around $1000, which included balancing the rotating assembly, relieving the block for the 383, .030 cylinder bore, 4 bolt splayed main cap installation and a line bore, on top of the normal rebuild items.
Generally speaking, if all of your parts are okay, you would need a minimum of new rings and main bearings, which can be had for a few hundred dollars, then machine shop labor on top of that. Also figure about $100 for all of your seals. Then comes the question of general replacement since you are there, like replacing the timing set, possibly the water pump.
As a first step, I would locate a good machine shop in your area and ask for a basic rebuild quote. Then if that number seems okay, start down that road. You’ll need to do a basic tear down of the engine to determine if replacement is the best bet, or to identify parts that will be needed. You could also try to locate an engine at local junk yards, but that can be hit and miss. Hawks Motorsports has used LT1 engines for $700, but they come with 100k+ miles, so a straight swap isn’t something I’d recommend, but is there as an option.
Generally speaking, if all of your parts are okay, you would need a minimum of new rings and main bearings, which can be had for a few hundred dollars, then machine shop labor on top of that. Also figure about $100 for all of your seals. Then comes the question of general replacement since you are there, like replacing the timing set, possibly the water pump.
As a first step, I would locate a good machine shop in your area and ask for a basic rebuild quote. Then if that number seems okay, start down that road. You’ll need to do a basic tear down of the engine to determine if replacement is the best bet, or to identify parts that will be needed. You could also try to locate an engine at local junk yards, but that can be hit and miss. Hawks Motorsports has used LT1 engines for $700, but they come with 100k+ miles, so a straight swap isn’t something I’d recommend, but is there as an option.
01-14-2020, 02:30 PM
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Re: Stock Rebuild Cost
Okay, good info! Thanks!
My first plan of attack will be that rebuild quote and then I will figure out what the deal is with the engine. I work at a Chevy Dealer in the area so I will probably get it done there-cheap labor can help a man in need sometimes!
If all else fails or it's out of my budget I'll most likely be having an engine stand out on the driveway in may and some rented tools, but lets hope I can get this done before summer comes!
Thank you so much again
My first plan of attack will be that rebuild quote and then I will figure out what the deal is with the engine. I work at a Chevy Dealer in the area so I will probably get it done there-cheap labor can help a man in need sometimes!
If all else fails or it's out of my budget I'll most likely be having an engine stand out on the driveway in may and some rented tools, but lets hope I can get this done before summer comes!
Thank you so much again
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