can i swap out block without machine work? - Page 2

oldman · 01-06-2020, 05:06 PM

polish the journals...

parish8 · 01-06-2020, 05:19 PM

a replacement piston is $125 with rings, 7 sets of rings are ~$200, main studs $240, block $2030.

total under $3k gets the short block back together. I did order a better scale so I can compare exact weights of the drop ins vs stock pistons and rods.

my other options is a darton sleeve short block for about $10k. this would likely be good for 3-400 more hp or likely be a lot more durable at the lower hp level. I will have to decide here shortly.

01-06-2020, 05:19 PM	#16
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	a replacement piston is $125 with rings, 7 sets of rings are ~$200, main studs $240, block $2030. total under $3k gets the short block back together. I did order a better scale so I can compare exact weights of the drop ins vs stock pistons and rods. my other options is a darton sleeve short block for about $10k. this would likely be good for 3-400 more hp or likely be a lot more durable at the lower hp level. I will have to decide here shortly. __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

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