rebuild costs?

import extermination · May 11th, 2009, 08:54 PM

aprox. how much is it to rebuild an 455 engine( lets just say it all needs to be done). i really just wanna know how much i should be putting aside for this project

the crank is 10/10, and the block was checked for cracks

totally new to this, thanks
jake

2blu442 · May 11th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Depending on what your machine shop charges, and what componets you purchase for the engine... and if you do the assembly yourself after the machine work is done I'd give you a range of $1500 to $2500. That's kind of broad but the shop rate, what your block needs, and the kind of parts you use can make a big difference. If you don't have a machine shop picked out you might post the question in a new thread. I believe there's several members here that live in B.C. or down in Seattle if your not too far North into B.C. John

import extermination · May 11th, 2009, 09:34 PM

no i dont have a machine shop picked out yet, im kinda looking around,im located in chilliwack bc, 2 hours out of vancouver.
thanks

hamm36 · May 11th, 2009, 11:41 PM

John is right on. I spent 2500 putting 455 back to stock, parts and labor. That was block assembled and head work.

442scotty · May 12th, 2009, 06:30 AM

I had mine done last fall here in calgary at one of the best shops..Precise...Cost me 4000. Nothing fancy...just wanted a high torque, bullet proof street engine that will last a long long time...blueprinted..and they assembled up to the intake. Things are a little more expensive North of the border and good shops are getting harder to find.

citcapp · May 12th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Because of the dollar exchange rate I would put the cost at around 4K as well. It goes up from there depending on what your goals are for HP and torque. 6k to 8k is not unheard of

joe_padavano · May 12th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Keep in mind that there is a difference in labor costs if you do the assembly or have the shop do the assembly.

68Tom · May 12th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I just had my 400 rebuilt and it ran around $3200 w/ assembly.

May 11th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
import extermination Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chilliwack,bc Posts: 34	rebuild costs? aprox. how much is it to rebuild an 455 engine( lets just say it all needs to be done). i really just wanna know how much i should be putting aside for this project the crank is 10/10, and the block was checked for cracks totally new to this, thanks jake __________________ 1968 olds cutlass supreme 1999 pontiac trans am ws6

May 11th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,261	Depending on what your machine shop charges, and what componets you purchase for the engine... and if you do the assembly yourself after the machine work is done I'd give you a range of $1500 to $2500. That's kind of broad but the shop rate, what your block needs, and the kind of parts you use can make a big difference. If you don't have a machine shop picked out you might post the question in a new thread. I believe there's several members here that live in B.C. or down in Seattle if your not too far North into B.C. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

May 11th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
import extermination Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chilliwack,bc Posts: 34	no i dont have a machine shop picked out yet, im kinda looking around,im located in chilliwack bc, 2 hours out of vancouver. thanks __________________ 1968 olds cutlass supreme 1999 pontiac trans am ws6

May 11th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	John is right on. I spent 2500 putting 455 back to stock, parts and labor. That was block assembled and head work. __________________ 72 Cutlass Supreme - nothing more, nothing less.

May 12th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Because of the dollar exchange rate I would put the cost at around 4K as well. It goes up from there depending on what your goals are for HP and torque. 6k to 8k is not unheard of __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 12th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
442scotty Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 228	I had mine done last fall here in calgary at one of the best shops..Precise...Cost me 4000. Nothing fancy...just wanted a high torque, bullet proof street engine that will last a long long time...blueprinted..and they assembled up to the intake. Things are a little more expensive North of the border and good shops are getting harder to find.

May 12th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,402	Keep in mind that there is a difference in labor costs if you do the assembly or have the shop do the assembly. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

May 12th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
68Tom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 835	I just had my 400 rebuilt and it ran around $3200 w/ assembly. __________________ 1968 Olds 442 Sports Coupe 4-speed/bench seat

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