Rebuild the engine?

[Fergus]

Started a thread over in tech for some reason. See link below.zerothread?id=113890

abridged version.

Bought '95 de motor set w/ 160k miles. Good leak down and compression test.

Went to friend of a friend's performance shop. was quoted 'about $1000 to $1200' for gasket set/install, file fit rings, bearings, and head studs

Sent email saying I had gotten the money together, and wanted to be sure on the quote. He now says will be $2200. 15 hours for gasket install, 6 more for rings/bearings. this is all with me dropping off the block from the valves down. no removal or install.

Is paying a performance shop to do this (78.5 and hour) worth it?

Are the time lines correct. Far off from what he said originally.

Wanting to go Ka-t and I'd rather get this done before I install the engine.

Thanks for replies

[n_bogie]

hum ive never been into a ka befor but i have rebuilt many v-8 and 18 wheeler engines. i see no reason if they have a guy on it full time that he could not have it built in a 8 hour day if he knows what he is doing and not playing you for money. spec. if you have it already half broken down and out of the car.

[n_bogie]

and also that price of 2200 is major high in my books. a good friend that does our mac. work just rebuilt a honda engne for a kid i know for 950 bucks i beleave. thats everything from resurfaceing heads to acid bath.

[SunshineAcid]

eh, you should get a full rebuild with new pistons and machining for that price. friends of friends arent always *your* friend.

[n_bogie]

check out flatlanderracing.com there rebuild kits seem fairly priced and you might make out with a better deal if you supply parts