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AZ986S · 05-30-2018, 01:07 PM

Looking into this as well.
The challenge I see is that, if one rebuilds themselves, there is a chunk of the cost associated with special tools, manuals etc... to do it the correct way. Also, there is a learning curve vs a chevy V8 rebuild, for me anyways. I made a spreadsheet for minimum component replace (and no upgrades), and you're still looking at $2-$3K. If you upgrade springs, redo heads, valves, lifters, tensioners, chains, guides, upgrade IMS etc... just in parts alone it will be more like $4-$5K, not including any work to the crank case. I do like the fact that you know where you are though and that it is basically a new and better than new engine. With used, it's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you gona get

BUT, you can also factor in some savings if you part out or sell the damaged engine.

05-30-2018, 01:07 PM	#4
AZ986S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 379	Looking into this as well. The challenge I see is that, if one rebuilds themselves, there is a chunk of the cost associated with special tools, manuals etc... to do it the correct way. Also, there is a learning curve vs a chevy V8 rebuild, for me anyways. I made a spreadsheet for minimum component replace (and no upgrades), and you're still looking at $2-$3K. If you upgrade springs, redo heads, valves, lifters, tensioners, chains, guides, upgrade IMS etc... just in parts alone it will be more like $4-$5K, not including any work to the crank case. I do like the fact that you know where you are though and that it is basically a new and better than new engine. With used, it's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you gona get BUT, you can also factor in some savings if you part out or sell the damaged engine. __________________ 2002 Boxster S - NHP 200 Cell Headers,test pipes,Borla CatBack,Competition Plenum,74 mm TB, EVOMS Tune,Tarett UDP,Eibach Swaybars,BIlstein PSS9s,TuneRS rear toe links,wheel studs,15 mm wheel spacers on all 4,EBC yellow stuff pads,Sebro rotors, EBS oil baffles,160 deg Thermostat,2 quart Accusump,full filtration remote oil filter,rad fan switch,custom gauge/switch plate, Race Capture data logging, 90K miles Last edited by AZ986S; 05-30-2018 at 01:11 PM.