well in the next few month i will be buying a new short block. I wanted to know how much work is involved after i drop my engine to switch all the parts over to the new block. Also what additional exspense i should budget for.
I know i will at least need new gaskets (i can probley get them all in a package) new head bolts. What else!

 

Its fairly straight forward after the motor's out and off the car.. just follow sequences and tq spec's on the head bolt's and what not and you should be on your way..

 

i know it is sugested to change the timing chain, but i dont have the cash,

anything you can think of that i will need besides new gaskets and head bolts?

 

nope if your using all your stock stuff i dont see what else you would really need other than fluids, gasket's, and stuff...

 

fluids i had forgot about those... thats probley another $100
thanks again for your time!

 

A new shortblock should come with a timing set installed. Some do't come with oil pump so whoever you are buying it from it may be worth your time to ask and plan now rather than getting stuck cause you dont have parts or money. I have been there before and it sucks.

 

well i just called and it doesnt come with a timing set or oil pump or oil pan
ill make another post asking about what oil pump to get