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Old 02-13-2001, 08:02 AM
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Engine Shop prices, are these good?

I got a quote to have some work done on my 87 L98 block, here are the prices they gave me, is this too expensive?


Heads:
Hot Tank: 45
Replace press in studs w/ screw in studs: 175
Machine Valve Guides for high-lift cam: 50
Paint Gloss Black: 25

Block:
Hot Tank: 50
Bore .030 over: 175
Install Cam Bearings: 25
Paint Gloss Black: 25

Rods:
Re-condition: 80
Press Piston Pins In: 50

Crank:
Magnaflux: 25
Polish: 25
Turn .010 under if needed: 35
Balance: 150


Total: $935


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Old 02-13-2001, 11:24 AM
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Eh, not too bad. Looks a little high on the head machine work and balancing, but some of the stuff is less that what Ive used here.

25 bucks for paint tho? I'd save some cash there
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For $175 to bore the block, they better include using torque plates.
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cost 65 here to bore a block. i machine and do my own studs, didn't know it cost so much.

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thanks guys, I'll look around more..
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