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68Tom · 05-06-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi--

I have a '68 442 with the original 400 engine--numbers matching block & carb--that I'm looking to get rebuilt. Maintaining a stock-like output and parts, what should I expect to pay for this?

Now, I'm sure the region I'm in will dictate a slightly higher cost (Northeast--CT, NY, etc), but a ballpark figure would be nice. I was told somewhere between $3500-4500. All the machining will be done in-house at the place that quoted me.

Also, I've been looking at the price of rebuild kits ($1000-1200). How is the quality of parts in these? And if you had a place to recommend, which would you use?

Thanks

05-06-2008, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
68Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 48	engine rebuild costs Hi-- I have a '68 442 with the original 400 engine--numbers matching block & carb--that I'm looking to get rebuilt. Maintaining a stock-like output and parts, what should I expect to pay for this? Now, I'm sure the region I'm in will dictate a slightly higher cost (Northeast--CT, NY, etc), but a ballpark figure would be nice. I was told somewhere between $3500-4500. All the machining will be done in-house at the place that quoted me. Also, I've been looking at the price of rebuild kits ($1000-1200). How is the quality of parts in these? And if you had a place to recommend, which would you use? Thanks Last edited by 68Tom : 05-06-2008 at 02:42 PM.