Hey just wanting to know the rough cost of an engine rebuild as my car has done approx 220X. Otherwise i was thinkin of gettin a different engine possibly one with a supercharger like the L67 or something any ideas
Depends on what you want done to it. Try googling for engineers and calling for quotes. Another alternative is to do an engine swap. Basically you swap your engine for a re-conditioned one saving you $$$
I just had a fully reco motor put in my car last week. Had a few extra's added like high ratio roller rockers and had the heads done a little. I also had most of the bolt on's replaced with new, top gun leads, platinum plugs, water pump, idler bearings, hoses, belt, 81c thermostat, radiator etc. Most of this i bought from eBay cheaply enough and just got them to fit it. Anyway it was the best thing i ever did to the car. Mine had 300,000 hard k's on it with a blown head gasket. I also had the tranny replaced, i figured if i was going to do it, do it right as the tranny's torque converter was slipping as well. The basic reco changeover was $2700 with a 12 month 20,000 k warranty. Mine all up cost $4000, still cheaper than a new car and i now have a good reliable machine and i also know the car inside out, i haven't bought someone else's problems. The only thing is whilst the motor is now almost brand new the body is still 300,000 k's old, i am lucky in that all the work, polishing, washing, cleaning etc has paid of as the shell is in excellent nick for a 10yo car. I have however replaced the front and back seats from Exec to Calais as the drivers seat broke and the middle seat belt went in the back seat, i have a wagon by the way. I also replaced the front rotor's, hubs and radius rod bushes etc. Most of the body stuff has been a gradual thing though. I still will spend a bit more money on it but as like all on here our car's are our hobby and love tinkering on our cars anyway. I hope my experience helps. Cheers, Daz.
it will be an expensive road if you choose to do a total engine swap, especially l67. you need the wireing loom, computer ect. to go with it.
I think he meant an L76. Excellent choice and there are a few around that know all about it no. It's one mean V8 that gets near 300rwkw with just a cam and mafless tune
Im pretty sure he means the factory supercharged engine but either one is a good choice. As said above its about $2700 for a reco (exchange type) but with new accessories which include all the hoses sensors and the like and fiotting you'll be looking at 4-5 grand. If you went to a reconditioner for a one off you may get away with it cheaper as reco have a lot of things done that you might not need one your own personal engine.
