Engine cost?

[rdane]

Last fall I was pricing both a 3.6 transplant and a 3.4 rebuild for my 3.0 SC.

Because of oil consumption I had to do something. The oil consumption turned out to be a couple of slightly bent valves done by a previous owner.

I planned on having a shop do all the work.
No time for a DIY project.

The quotes I got from several of the shops on the board for a 3.6 Varioram engine swap was 20K total...maybe a bit more depending on the engine and its condition.

I know the guys who got into the 3.6 swaps early did a lot better price wise and many did it DIY.

I was told I couldn't do a decent 3.4 with Mahle parts for a reasonable amount. Many said 15K wouldn't do it including several of the shops I had quote the 3.6.

Here is my list of major parts.
Used but magnufluxed and guaranteed 74.4 crank
Mahle Max Moritz 98 P&Cs
Pauter rods and bolts
ARP case studs
Aase Ti keepers and HD valve springs

Total rebuild from the ground up, new bearings, performance valve job, the works. No expense spared with a balance and dry compression check as we went was $13,092 before tax and the engine paint. I reused my wires, the 20/21 cams, SSIs and exhaust so you could add those costs to the project but they were all paid for long ago. The new crank added $1600 to the project. So a 3.2 short stroke could easily be had for under $11,500. if you don't go into the bottom end. Maybe even get down to $10K.

My point is there are options. This engine turned out to be more than I bargained for even with the wait and issues involved over the winter.

[Wayne 962]

Cool - yes, I estimate my short stroke 3.0 will cost $10K for the parts alone (haven't assembled it yet).

-Wayne

[rdane]

Wayne are you doing a 3.0 or a 98mm 3.2? What case are you starting with?