k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor?

Fat0eknee · 03-08-2005, 06:09 PM

went to the shop today to get my estimate on my 347 im building ... estimate is about 4200 bucks - thats with decent rods, forged pistons, new crank, valves, springs, retainers and headwork, cam, lifters, pushrods, new balancer, flexplate, freeze plugs

i mean basically everything done for about 4200 to make me a short block (i said id take the heads home and bolt them on myself)

does this sound like a fair deal? i see crate motors on summit for about 1000 less than that

couldnt i just get a 351w and get the same power out of it?
i have till tomorrow to make my decision.

Rev · 03-08-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat0eknee

went to the shop today to get my estimate on my 347 im building ... estimate is about 4200 bucks - thats with decent rods, forged pistons, new crank, valves, springs, retainers and headwork, cam, lifters, pushrods, new balancer, flexplate, freeze plugs

i mean basically everything done for about 4200 to make me a short block (i said id take the heads home and bolt them on myself)

does this sound like a fair deal? i see crate motors on summit for about 1000 less than that

couldnt i just get a 351w and get the same power out of it?
i have till tomorrow to make my decision.

Check Coast High Performance. I've heard they sell high quality engines for a fair price. Remember though, you won't get any head work for a short block price.

Rev

Fat0eknee · 03-08-2005, 07:33 PM

checked out that coast high performance ..its pretty decent and by headwork i mean that i brought him a pair of bare heads he is just assembling them

Jeff Chambers · 03-08-2005, 07:53 PM

Sounds reasonable for basic shortblock machining and assembly. Typical shop costs are $55/hour around here. Be thankful, my last S/W engine was the better part of $15k and I already had some of the parts! I'm just putting some new slugs, a new cam and new vac system on it this year and I'll have well over $4200 in that!

rwhite65 · 03-09-2005, 03:57 AM

Never bought one, but the D.S.S. short blocks seem to be far cheaper in price......unless I am reading it wrong.
Ryan

Dark_5.0 · 03-09-2005, 10:31 AM

You could go with a nice 351 or even a budget 408 stroker for that money.

Seen it done.

Fat0eknee · 03-09-2005, 07:15 PM

thanks for the responses guys - i went to him today and told him to give me my stuff back

anyways instead of spending all that on a motor i was thinkin about a 99-01 GT or maybe a 99 cobra kinda new to modular motors but yeah i can learn

03-08-2005, 06:09 PM	#1
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? went to the shop today to get my estimate on my 347 im building ... estimate is about 4200 bucks - thats with decent rods, forged pistons, new crank, valves, springs, retainers and headwork, cam, lifters, pushrods, new balancer, flexplate, freeze plugs i mean basically everything done for about 4200 to make me a short block (i said id take the heads home and bolt them on myself) does this sound like a fair deal? i see crate motors on summit for about 1000 less than that couldnt i just get a 351w and get the same power out of it? i have till tomorrow to make my decision.

03-08-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? checked out that coast high performance ..its pretty decent and by headwork i mean that i brought him a pair of bare heads he is just assembling them

03-08-2005, 07:53 PM	#4
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? Sounds reasonable for basic shortblock machining and assembly. Typical shop costs are $55/hour around here. Be thankful, my last S/W engine was the better part of $15k and I already had some of the parts! I'm just putting some new slugs, a new cam and new vac system on it this year and I'll have well over $4200 in that! __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

03-09-2005, 03:57 AM	#5
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? Never bought one, but the D.S.S. short blocks seem to be far cheaper in price......unless I am reading it wrong. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-09-2005, 10:31 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? You could go with a nice 351 or even a budget 408 stroker for that money. Seen it done. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-09-2005, 07:15 PM	#7
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: k guys am i gettin' screwed on my motor? thanks for the responses guys - i went to him today and told him to give me my stuff back anyways instead of spending all that on a motor i was thinkin about a 99-01 GT or maybe a 99 cobra kinda new to modular motors but yeah i can learn

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