Engine Rebuild

[BigRob]

I am not sure how many people we have on here from the Houston area, but I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for places that can do a good job rebuilding the engine out of my 1995 Yukon?

Thanks if advance for your help.

Rob

 

[General Stalin]

Check the yellow pages for engine shops, or look on google or something for engine machine shops in your area.

I'm currently rebuilding my own engine, except I'm doing it all myself. I just have a machine shop doing... well... the machine work that I do not have tools or know how to do. I happen to be lucky enough to live practically next door to the legendary Miller Machine engine shop run by Phil V. Miller. The first engine shop opened in New England, back in like 1962.

 

[loulblades]

I recently purchased a 383 for my Tahoe from Precision Engine in Houston. It is at the shop where I am taking the truck tomorrow to have it installed. I can't tell you much about it except that Rick was real helpful and the mechanic who is installing the engine says it looks good.

A crate engine might be more economical than a rebuild (unless you are doing most of the work, like the General). Also you will most likely end up with a better warranty with a crate engine (especially if you are doing most of the work).

 

[General Stalin]

Yes believe me, if you have the money, a crate engine is the way to go. Everything is brand new, works right, and is put together so that all the parts work together perfectly. It's just that crate engines are expensive if you want something that is actually performance. Even a 350 with like 330 horse fully assembled (not including all the accesory pulleys or brackets) is like $3,700.

If you can afford a crate, though, then that is the best route for compatability.

I'm building my own for a few reasons. For one, it's the best learning experience you can go through. Not only will I know how to assemble and modify everything in my engine bay, but I will also have a full and intimate understanding and knowledge of every little piece that is in and on my engine. Two, it's a lot cheaper than buying one (that is, of course, if you are using a lot of reconditioned parts like I am). And lastly, it's fun as all hell.