Rebuild
09-02-2006, 11:43 PM
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Rebuild
Ive got a question, ive got a 96 Gt with about 170,000 miles on it. It still runs pretty good, but one day im sure it will go out on me. My question is how much a a total rebuild on the 4.6 engine, I lve In North Carolina, what on averge does this cost for a shop to do, if i decided to undertake the rebuild myself, what would be the cost? Approxamatly? Thank
09-03-2006, 01:01 AM
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RE: Rebuild
Well a stock rebuild is still going to run you several hundred dollars and in my opinion a waste of time. You could upgrade to forged internals and get a head/valve job done which is a good idea or you could find yourself a late model low mileage 4.6 to just swap which would be your best bet. Complete engines (PI) can be found for @ $1200 and the engine swap is much easier then rebuilding a modular engine. Another good choice is a late model 4.6 Explorer engine with its aluminum block. (saves about 75 lbs)
check out www.karkraft.com they usually have complete engines as well as the parts you would need for a rebuild if you choose that route. Any specific questions you have about your 96 just shoot me a pm.
check out www.karkraft.com they usually have complete engines as well as the parts you would need for a rebuild if you choose that route. Any specific questions you have about your 96 just shoot me a pm.
09-03-2006, 01:10 AM
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RE: Rebuild
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Well a stock rebuild is still going to run you several hundred dollars and in my opinion a waste of time. You could upgrade to forged internals and get a head/valve job done which is a good idea or you could find yourself a late model low mileage 4.6 to just swap which would be your best bet. Complete engines (PI) can be found for @ $1200 and the engine swap is much easier then rebuilding a modular engine. Another good choice is a late model 4.6 Explorer engine with its aluminum block. (saves about 75 lbs)
check out www.karkraft.com they usually have complete engines as well as the parts you would need for a rebuild if you choose that route. Any specific questions you have about your 96 just shoot me a pm.
Well a stock rebuild is still going to run you several hundred dollars and in my opinion a waste of time. You could upgrade to forged internals and get a head/valve job done which is a good idea or you could find yourself a late model low mileage 4.6 to just swap which would be your best bet. Complete engines (PI) can be found for @ $1200 and the engine swap is much easier then rebuilding a modular engine. Another good choice is a late model 4.6 Explorer engine with its aluminum block. (saves about 75 lbs)
check out www.karkraft.com they usually have complete engines as well as the parts you would need for a rebuild if you choose that route. Any specific questions you have about your 96 just shoot me a pm.
you are far from correct my friend. expect to spend about $2000 to pay a shop to rebuild your motor
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