Rebuild or Long Block?
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Rebuild or Long Block?
Just curious.
My poor 2.8l motor is on her last legs. Just wondering what would be more cost effective. To have the motor rebuilt, or buy a long block?
From what I've seen on-line, a 2.8 long block is about 1200.00 + core charge, and 175.00 shipping.
I do not have the time to rebuild it myself, so I would take it to my mechanic. What do you think he'd charge me for a rebuild? What have you guys spent?
My BII is already durasparked. But I may go with the Offy 4bbl manifold and 390cfm holley carb setup. (600+ for that)
Thoughts?
My poor 2.8l motor is on her last legs. Just wondering what would be more cost effective. To have the motor rebuilt, or buy a long block?
From what I've seen on-line, a 2.8 long block is about 1200.00 + core charge, and 175.00 shipping.
I do not have the time to rebuild it myself, so I would take it to my mechanic. What do you think he'd charge me for a rebuild? What have you guys spent?
My BII is already durasparked. But I may go with the Offy 4bbl manifold and 390cfm holley carb setup. (600+ for that)
Thoughts?
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From: new braunfels ,tx
Originally Posted by dnachristen
Just curious.
My poor 2.8l motor is on her last legs. Just wondering what would be more cost effective. To have the motor rebuilt, or buy a long block?
From what I've seen on-line, a 2.8 long block is about 1200.00 + core charge, and 175.00 shipping.
I do not have the time to rebuild it myself, so I would take it to my mechanic. What do you think he'd charge me for a rebuild? What have you guys spent?
My BII is already durasparked. But I may go with the Offy 4bbl manifold and 390cfm holley carb setup. (600+ for that)
Thoughts?
My poor 2.8l motor is on her last legs. Just wondering what would be more cost effective. To have the motor rebuilt, or buy a long block?
From what I've seen on-line, a 2.8 long block is about 1200.00 + core charge, and 175.00 shipping.
I do not have the time to rebuild it myself, so I would take it to my mechanic. What do you think he'd charge me for a rebuild? What have you guys spent?
My BII is already durasparked. But I may go with the Offy 4bbl manifold and 390cfm holley carb setup. (600+ for that)
Thoughts?
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From: Ringgold GA.
Some people disagree but I have had great luck with the remanufactured long blocks that Auto Zone carries. The brand name is Recon. I currently have two of them that run great. They aren't too expensive either. Just my $.02
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I too had good luck with the long blocks - if you go for the 302 conversion, be prepared for a lot of cut, fit, modify and C-A-S-H. I did mine frame up and upgraded everything except the frame and the sheet metal. If you're old and slow, figure on a couple of years to build it right. Just one old man's opinion, you understand.
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> What do you think he'd charge me for a rebuild?
Much more if he does not own a machine shop, especially since there is economy in scale.
If someone is assembling 100 of the same engine at the same time, 100 of the same ring set, turning 100 crankshafts, and rehoning/sleeving to .30 over on 100 engines, etc. it can be pretty cheap. Most of the people doing it probably do not even speak English (I know guys that did it before working at a Ford dealer), though, they are good mechanics in their own country. They earn maybe $10-$12 an hour.
Your mechanic will have to have the heads decked, dunked, x-rayed, etc. All that will add up along with the labor, plus, a poorer warranty.
I know people that have had long blocks from Advance with no problems.
Much more if he does not own a machine shop, especially since there is economy in scale.
If someone is assembling 100 of the same engine at the same time, 100 of the same ring set, turning 100 crankshafts, and rehoning/sleeving to .30 over on 100 engines, etc. it can be pretty cheap. Most of the people doing it probably do not even speak English (I know guys that did it before working at a Ford dealer), though, they are good mechanics in their own country. They earn maybe $10-$12 an hour.
Your mechanic will have to have the heads decked, dunked, x-rayed, etc. All that will add up along with the labor, plus, a poorer warranty.
I know people that have had long blocks from Advance with no problems.
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From: Ringgold GA.
This may be splittin hairs here but might be a possibility. I don't know how much work you are wanting / capable of doing but for $1200 you could probably buy a wrecked ranger or explorer and swap in the 2.9 or 4.0. There would probably be a good bit of wireing harness swaping to be done but it would be easier to do with the trucks sitting next to each other. Just a random thought from my own "monster garage in my head".
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From: YORK S.C.
i personally do not have anything against the remanufactured engines from advance auto or auto zone..i have had one in the past ..never had any problems with it.just don't give the core until you run the new engine for about 1,200-1,500 miles. some have had success with the 302 swap,i would much rather do a 4.0 swap.
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I was thinking of the 4.0l swap... I keep eying my wifes 92 Aerostar...LOL
But... I just spent lots of time and money ripping all of the computer crap out, don't really want to put it back in...
I know the 4.0l computer is a lot more reliable then the old clunky crossbreed I had.
I'll check out autozone.
This : http://www.automotix.net/engines/for...inventory.html is the place I was thinking about getting the motor. Anyone here ever buy from them? What's the quality like?
BTW, Thanks for the replies!
But... I just spent lots of time and money ripping all of the computer crap out, don't really want to put it back in...
I know the 4.0l computer is a lot more reliable then the old clunky crossbreed I had.
I'll check out autozone.
This : http://www.automotix.net/engines/for...inventory.html is the place I was thinking about getting the motor. Anyone here ever buy from them? What's the quality like?
BTW, Thanks for the replies!
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