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07-04-2009, 12:56 AM
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Motor maching costs?
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i have a 3.8l 96, i am planing on rebuilding my motor and puting in a newcam, rods, pistons, etc.... i was wondering if anybody had an experience in machining and could tell me about how much you paid for your motor to be machined to give me a general idea.... can anybody help?
Last edited by Brett09; 07-04-2009 at 12:58 AM..
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07-04-2009, 12:30 PM
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Re: Motor maching costs?
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WTF^^...
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brent had all his stuff done, if he doesnt reply soon pm him and ask him
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07-04-2009, 12:44 PM
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Re: Motor maching costs?
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I used to be able to get a block cleaned bored and new cam bearings and freeze plugs installed for $125 but now the one machine shop around my area charges $300 to do it on a V8.
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07-04-2009, 03:28 PM
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Re: Motor maching costs?
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thx, i really want to rebuild due to the fact my car has had 3 owners before me and i dont know how they treated it, or how often they changed the oil, not to mention the fact that im craving the more horsepower too haha... if anybody has anymore info it would be greatly appreciated |
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07-05-2009, 10:52 AM
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Re: Motor maching costs?
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WTF^^...
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just be VERY careful who you go to... so many get screwed over in this department. It is very hard to prove that the place that built your motor screwed it up, they just blame it on racing... so make SURE you research BBB complaints local users etc for the right shop that will treat you right.
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07-05-2009, 04:36 PM
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Re: Motor maching costs?
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thanks for the advice, i am planning on rebuilding it myself with my dad, i just need some polishing done, i have found a couple places aound my area and sent them estimation emails. i am around the prattville alabama area and there are about 5 machine shops, but not allof them are the right types so hopefully i find a good one |
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