I was wandering if anybody knows how much an engine rebuild goes for from a professional shop, and how much it cost doing it yourself. I am not going to boost this engine and would like to replace general stock parts for my Senior Project. Any inputs are welcome but I prefer serious input though.

Caleb

 

I don't know how much shops around here charge, but I can help you with the DIY side.

Head:
valve job - $275 to $350
replace & hone to size valve guides - $112 to $128
mill deck to square up the head (as needed) - $50
assembly - $50?
polish combustion chamber/deshroud valves & cc to equal size (optional) - $75 to polish & deshroud, more to cc the chambers and equalize the volumes
port runner & port bowl work (optional) - several hundred

Block:
bore & hone - $75 to $150
hone - $50 to $100

Crank:
Micropolish & Chamfer - $50
Balance (reciprocating pieces included as well) - $100

I usually spend around $300 for replacement rings, seals, o-rings, and fasteners. New water pump, timing belt, tensioner, and oil pump will set you back another $300.

Bearing for the engine are probably around $150 to $200 for OEM Honda pieces and $100 for ACL.

If you need bearings for the tranny, or clutch, then that'll be $100+ more as well.

I'm doing an engine rebuild right now, so feel free to search topics under my SN to find stuff you might find useful.


Modified by IN VTEC at 11:43 AM 10/7/2004