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I had my FP-31 318 2x4 Poly rebuilt 3 years ago and it ran alot more than
$2500.00. Of course the block I had was stuck and required a.060 overbore and 2
new sleeves. Also a new Chris Nielson cam and valve train a new set of K B
Silvolite pistons. Two new rods and a replacement crankshaft.A new Melling oil
pump and a change to spin on oil filter. The machine shop balanced blueprinted
and precision assembled the block. I did the remaining assembly and installed it
and a heavy duty liquid cooled Torqueflite from a Hemi. Also found the correct
carbs and had them restored this added about $1100.00 to the bill . Topped it
off with a modern Mopar Performance electronic ignition. Total bill just under
$5000.00 but I think it was well worth the money! Dick W.
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Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 6:16
PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Hemi Rebuild
My friend just had his 318 2x4 Poly rebuild last year for under $2,500
and they pulled the engine and reinstalled it! He got new pistons,all the
machine work,bearings,ect.They even painted the engine the correct MOPAR
silver.It all depends on who does the work and the quality of the parts.The
400 in my '57 cost twice as much in parts and machine work,and it's a
more common engine to get parts for and I assembled it other than the short
block,but I used MOPAR PERFORMANCE parts,an Isky cam,tri-metal
bearings,ect,ect. The machine work was done at the best race shop around,the
engine internals were balanced, each piston was measured and the
cylinder bored for it.There is a lot of difference in machining at a mass
production shop and a true race prep shop.If I was getting even a stock engine
done I would talk to the local drag racers and stock car drivers and see who
most of them use for their work,I would also after the block and
heads were checked bring in my own bearings,pistons (if needed,but most
engines need at least a .010 over bore to true up the cylinders,even when
new),cam,brass freeze plugs(they don't rot out) valve springs and
anything else it needs.If you buy the parts yourself it's usually cheaper than
thru the shop,you can shop around more,compare prices and don't have to pay
their mark up.Remember one thing,you get what you pay for most of the time.A
balanced well put together engine will run smoother and last longer,stock or
hot rodded.Mass production shops are into speed,not quality.They don't
plastigauge the bearings,the cylinders are all bored to the same size,not to
the piston size,and they do vary,the torque specs are usually not considered
and done with an air gun,they also don't degree the cam .Spend the extra
couple of hundred dollars on quality machining it's worth it.I think my
machining with bottom end assembly and balancing cost around $1200.
Adam Lindenbaum
426 Hemi/4 speed Fury
57 Savoy Kustom
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