My car (97GSR w80k) has either a bad piston ring or valve seals..


I was just wondering what would be cheaper?
To rebuild or to swap it out for another B18C?


Can someone give me a ball park figure on both of these options?

 

Brudda'
It depends on what you want out of the motor. If you want a reliable daily driven car then get the rebuild. But if you want a street machine get the swap and start building it BEFORE you put it in. Just my opinion


[Modified by island_son, 6:53 AM 1/29/2003]

 

If you've got plenty of money, swap and build. Then repeat.

Rebuild cost depends on whether you're gonna upgrade any parts.

Longblocks are typically $2600 to $3000. I've seen lower tho.

For me, I'm infinitely more comfortable with engine building b/c I hate not knowing what's gonna be broken or missing on the swap.

Really, it comes down to how much time and money you have to waste/spend.

 

if u can take the down time...rebuild the thing, the 3k u would spend on a new one could easily fix and upgrad your current motor

 

I would like to go with the rebuild route and maybe get some aftermarket parts in there since now is the best time....I now have a legit reason to buy new parts and stuff...


Nothing fancy...just a lil' more juice than stock thats all....

Anyhow, I just want my daily runner fixed.....and to be able to run for another 80k......

 

thanks again for the info