Posted: 10/4/2002 12:04:39 AM EDT
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I have an 86 GMC K3500 with a now defunct 454... Well lets just say that after spending close to $20,000 on my attorney to get custody of my daughter, I have very little cash to get the engine rebuilt. Anyone know of a good rebuilder that can work cheap or does anyone happen to have a 454 (or other GM big block) lying around they would like to get rid of cheap???? I dont have much in the way of trades (luckily my attorney is a gun enthusiast!) but I can come up with $1000. Any help or info would be appriciated. Thank you, Joshua |
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Cheap and good engines do not go well with each other! Is the vehicle something you are goindg to keep a long time? Is it in good enough condition to justify the expense? Rebuilt engines from discount auto parts stores generally suck big time. Local machine shop rebuilds vary widely as well. At least try to find one operated by a guy that is heavy into racing. Indicates a higher quality of work most of the time. If you want a GOOD long term rebuild look at GM "crate" engine known as Target. Made in @#%^&* Mexico but decent and have a good warranty. What is wrong with yours? Is it rebuildable or only fit for a core? Locked up, spun main bearings, dropped valve make it a non-rebuilder. |
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Quoted: No, it's got some piston slap around 2000 rpm. It's still a good core and can be rebuilt, but the guy I talked too wants $2000 (and he is one of the "race" engine builders). 2000 is not bad if its a quality rebuild. If this is your daily driver youre gonna have to do what you have to do to get it going, or on the road. If this means selling something cherised to fund this rebuild, well...a man has to do what he has to do. Good luck, buddy. |
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Quoted: Quoted: No, it's got some piston slap around 2000 rpm. It's still a good core and can be rebuilt, but the guy I talked too wants $2000 (and he is one of the "race" engine builders). 2000 is not bad if its a quality rebuild. If this is your daily driver youre gonna have to do what you have to do to get it going, or on the road. If this means selling something cherised to fund this rebuild, well...a man has to do what he has to do. Good luck, buddy. Unfortunatly, I don't have much to sell anymore... |