engine machining costs?

[jlohmann]

I've decided to just do a V8 swap instead of rebuilding the little 2.0l in my 87 Ranger. I haven't found the parts I'm looking for yet, but there's some other budget considerations I need to address first.

I've never had any machine work done to an engine and I was wondering if anyone could give me a ballpark estimate on the costs? Not planning a balanced and stroked race engine, just a little freshening up work. Cleaned, fluxed, honed, decked, install cam bearings and maybe a valve job and some crank workif money allows and if necessary.

Anything specific I need to ask for?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[Psychopete]

My 2.9L was around $350 for clean, hone, install cam bearings, cam & freeze plugs. Cam polish and crank polish (all std). No head work as I had bought new heads.

My 5.0L was about $800 for magnafluxing heads, crank, block. Cam bearings installed and freeze plugs. Rods reconditioned with ARP bolts installed and installed on pistons. Heads reworked/cleaned, block cleaned. Cylinders bored .030". Balanced. Crank turned. Plus some more that I can't recall. I know a guy at the shop though, he did some things that weren't on my sheet. I told him I just wanted it done right.

I am estimating that I'll have it in for next spring.

Prices will vary depending on area. Go to the shop and get an estimate and have them evaluate what you have.

Pete

 

[v-8power]

I have a 302 engine with 1k worth of machine work. It just depends on what you want and who does it.
If you have a race track or drag strip in your area you could ask around for a good place.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

if you shop you can find a good long block with all the work done for around $800,with a decent warr.

if you want stock.

 

[projectnitemare]

Its going to depend on your area really. I have over $1500 in machine work alone done on my engine but its not a typical build either. I did have an engine completely short blocked from the same shop for under a grand though. Pick up your phone book there should be a listing in the automobile section for automotive machining. Call all those places and as around for others.

Matt