redneck23ms previously posted:
"i'd talk to the engine builder first as they may be able to get a better deal on parts. they also may have to machine the cylinders or crank which would mean oversized bearing/rings or pistons therefor half of the "kit would be of no use."
I pulled my old V6 engine and am going to through the rebuild process right now at a local shop. I'd say from my research that $300-$500 is about the cost of the disassembly and reassembly and doesn't include tanking and machining cost. I would estimate doubling that for machine work plus assembly. I think most engine shops that warranty their work will require at least some basic honing of cylinders as well as probably decking the heads and maybe some valve work as well as possibly polishing the crank - I am more familiar with older engines so maybe not all of this would be required for a newer engine. I preferred an engine shop that did their own machine work, and it seems you pay a bit of a premium for that as well - but worth it to me. I would definitely wait until the engine has been checked and machined before ordering parts and the machined block will determine piston and ring sizes as well as machining the crank will determine main bearing sizing. Also agree that the engine shop can probably get you equivalent parts for less, or in my case they are getting me better quality parts for almost the same costs, and are also able to more easily exchange an OEM replacement part for performance upgrade parts for only the difference in cost as opposed to paying for and not using a part from a kit that I did not want. Just the savings in terms or being able to upgrade to a comp cam and oil pump pays a couple hundred dollars towards the labor costs (or in my case an unexpectedly unusable crank that has to be replaced new). Its turning in a big chuck of change to get this done right but should be worth it with years of good service.