How much to stock rebuild a 360?
why not buy a long block from one of the reputable rebuilders out there.
The rebuilders are building to a price point, that's why. I want a bit more peace of mind than most warranties offer. If I build it myself, or have a reputable local shop do it, I know what short cuts have been taken and why.
For example:
- What parts are being re-used? What steps are taken to insure they are sound?
- Has the crank been turned? If so, what was done to re-harden the journals? Have all journals been turned?
- If a different crank is used, has the block been line bored?
- Have the cylinders been bored? All of them? Were oversized pistons used or were rings "stretched" to fit.
- What has been done with/to the cylinder heads?
- What kind of hardware, gaskets, and fasteners have been used in the rebuild?
This is a list of things I have seen with engines done by various rebuilders. Some of the things are un-ethical to be sure. When I went shopping for a long block, no one could assure me that the one I would get would have a turned crank (didn't want) and an over bore (did want).
I've never seen chrome or moly rings or full roller timing chains offered on a rebuild. Choice of camshafts or cylinder heads? Fuggitaboutit.
As far as I am concerned about my rebuilds is that the warranty consists of my, my toolbox, and a pile of receipts for the components/services used. The rebuild I did for the Demon ran about 30% more than a parts box store rebuild but it has what I want in it. I also know that it wasn't built to a price point, but to perform and last.
