?'s about shortblock build.

[graygt07]

I am looking at getting the frpp shortblock(part #M-6009-A463SC) . I will use my stock heads, and just swap out the block. I talked to my dealership, they gave me a price of
$1425 for the labor
$243 for fluids and gasket minus head gaskets
$260 for ford head gaskets
$90 ford head bolts
$350 8 bolt flexplate
do i need to do the cam phasers($480) and timing chains($105)? i have 33000 miles on the motor.

Am i missing anything else?

i am looking at $5700 out the door without the cam phasers and timing chain. Does that seem like a good price?

My plan is to up my boost with the 2.85 saleen pulley and see what i can put down. Trying to get in the 10's at the track and still drive the car everyday.

 

[tmcolegr]

Specifically which FRPP shortblock are you planning on purchasing? Not all have forged components.

 

[graygt07]

edit done

 

[Back@itagain]

The labor rates seem pretty good. Is that for the complete removal and reinstallation? I do think you can do better than their prices for some of the parts. I got Cometic head gaskets for around $90 a side and the flexplate price is up there. You can probably get away with reusing the phasers and chains. Overall it seems like a great price! I spent almost that much on just my shortblock.

 

[tmcolegr]

I think $350 is way too much for an 8 bolt flex plate unless you insist on having one that is SFI approved.

I would spend less on the flex plate and more on an oil pump with billet gears.

Phasers have gone through several updates. I recommend replacing phasers with the latest revision if you have the extra $$.

I would also hope while the engine is out you're planning on upgrading the torq converter and input shaft.

 

[bullitt boy]

Have you gotten a quote from any other shop? Ask around get another quote for the same work and make an educated decision.

 

[Shades]

I think $350 is way too much for an 8 bolt flex plate unless you insist on having one that is SFI approved.

I would spend less on the flex plate and more on an oil pump with billet gears.

Phasers have gone through several updates. I recommend replacing phasers with the latest revision if you have the extra $$.

I would also hope while the engine is out you're planning on upgrading the torq converter and input shaft.

Talk about above and beyond help. Even posted links

 

[graygt07]

i had one other shop give me a price of $1520 for the labor.

so you dont think the oil pump that comes with the motor will be good enough?

Where is a good place to get a cheaper flexplate?

Where did you get the Cometic head gaskets for $90 a side?

 

[tmcolegr]

so you dont think the oil pump that comes with the motor will be good enough?

The OEM oil pump gears are manufactured fom powdered metal and will fail.

Where is a good place to get a cheaper flexplate?

Did you read my post - click the hyperlink

 

[Shades]

i had one other shop give me a price of $1520 for the labor.

so you dont think the oil pump that comes with the motor will be good enough?

Where is a good place to get a cheaper flexplate?

Where did you get the Cometic head gaskets for $90 a side?

Did you click on any of the links he provided..

As for the oil pump get the FRPP one with billet gears..

 

[tmcolegr]

Did you click on any of the links he provided

Apparently not....

so glad I took the time to include them in my post

 

[Shades]

Apparently not....

so glad I took the time to include them in my post

Haha, I saved them so thanks

Saved me some searching

 

[onequicktang]

I want oem head gaskets were is the best price to get them at.

 

[onequicktang]

looks like tousley is the cheapest. but I would like to buy a completet gasket set, because I want to sell my stock motor, so i dont want to tear it all apart.

 

[Freaknazty]

I think $350 is way too much for an 8 bolt flex plate unless you insist on having one that is SFI approved.

Especially since I am selling one already modified by JDM for even cheaper lol .

Another thing is ARP head studs instead of ford ones .