Hi Dan and list.
I rebuilt my 68 440 for my imperial convertible.
I had the machine work done at a locale engine shop were they bored it out
30 thousands and align bored it and redone the heads and put in the hardened
valve seats all for $1500.00
Total money in engine is $2000.00.
I saved a lot by doing the tear down and reassembly my self.
Bob
68 imperial
----- Original Message -----
From: <dan.donna.m@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:21 PM
Subject: IML: 440 Rebuild
> Hi all....this question is for those IML'ers who have rebuilt their motors
or
> know of someone who has. First, is it cheaper to just have someone
> professional do the job for you (not withstanding the satisfaction you get
> from saying"I did it myself") or to rebuild the motor yourself? Second, if
> doing the rebuild or having it done is it better to just have it done
> to 'factory specs' or to have it rebuilt the best way present technology
> (within a price range) will allow, meaning maybe upgrading the cam,
pistons,
> etc. to get more HP/Torque out of the rebuilt engine??
>
> Just curious what experiences some of you may have had out there and what
(if
> any!) lessons were learned!
> Thanks all!!!
> Dan Melnik
>
>
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