Tom,
As with other types of "major surgery", I'd get a second opinion. I had
my Spit engine rebuilt including new high compression pistons, boring,
turning the crank, installing cam bearings, new high volume oil pump,
new timing chain and gear, regrind the cam, gaskets etc. all for
$1650.00. Two more cylinders should add no more then 50% to the cost.
That would bring a 6 cyl to $2475.
Regards,
Joe Curry
Tom Di Iulio wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
> i have just come from a local british car shop and been told
>that the
> rebuild of my tr6 engine will come in somewhere around $3000! OUCH! the
> engine was running fine when i began the restoration and i've pulled
> most of the engine apart already and i'm starting to think i should let
> someone do the machining and then put it back together myself. i rebuilt
> a 327 from a book many years ago so i'm not afraid, just would rather
> pay someone else to do it (but not 3 grand).
> is this a fair ballpark price? the shop owner is assuming
>probably
> replacement of the pistons/rings, cam, turning the crank, new bearings,
> etc. what say ye listers?
> Tom Di Iulio
> 1976 TR6 (in pieces)
> Denver, Co.
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