The crate motor also allows you to get the advantages of a roller cam.
--- William Lau <mrlau@charter.net> wrote:
> Correct David,
> Plus I trust a crate motor way more than a rebuild. The price
> you are
> quoting might be right from a nationally renowned engine builder but
> for a
> local group I would be wary. Porting the stock heads is a do it
> yourself
> job as far as I am concerned. All that is necessary is to gasket
> match and
> smooth into the port. An air tool is much better but a high speed
> 1/4 inch
> drill will work too. The only reason it is expensive is because it
> is labor
> intensive, not because it is difficult. The reason a really good
> engine
> rebuild is expensive is because of the machines necessary to do the
> job
> correctly are different than the machines used for standard rebuilds
> and so
> is the time spent. You really don't know how good your rebuild is
> until
> down the line and then it is too late because you will be blamed for
> over
> revving or lack of oil because I guarantee it won't be their fault.--
> Bill
> --
>
> Tim:
> I think I spent a similar amount on my 302 for pretty much the same
> work
> as you describe. A big chunk went into pocket porting the stock iron
> heads.
> At the time I wanted to keep that engine, since it was a J-code 302,
> and
> they were only around for a year (I think).
> In hindsight, I understood why so many Tiger owners grab a crate
> motor.
> More power for about the same amount of money.
>
> Best Regards
> David Sosna
> P.S. This was around '04.
>
> un-cole-a@juno.com wrote:
> > This is for a rebuild of the original 260.
> > A stock rebuild on that engine is $2,400.00, plus any upgrade of
> parts.
> > I would say cam, lifters, some mild head work, stainless valves,
> valve
> > springs, retainers and roller rockers.
> > With those you will spend $4,000.00 on the rebuild.
> > Does this sound like it is in line with what other Tiger owners are
> paying
> for
> > rebuilds?
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