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08-28-2008, 02:00 PM

plo_luv

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how many hours?

hey guys i am going to get some rods 'n' pistons for my 98cobra and i was wondering how long does this job takes and what's a good price for labor?

08-28-2008, 03:35 PM

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6 grand, with you not doing ANY of the labor...

g'day

08-28-2008, 03:40 PM

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Engine removed and stripped down to the bare block...
Hot tanked
New pistons/rings
New rods
New rod and main bearings
All Studs, rod bolts etc...
Machined crank
Rotating assembly balanced
New gasket set (head, header, waterpump, oil pump, intake manifold, etc...) <--- it all adds up, trust me
Reassembly of long block
lubes, oils, etc...
Reinstallation....

ITS NOT JUST INSTALLING PISTONS AND RODS, LOL.... Most newbs think its that simple...

08-28-2008, 04:03 PM

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damn that much 6k for labor are you sure..

08-28-2008, 04:07 PM

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then i'll just change my 3.60 pulley to a 3.40 pulley to get around 10-11psi, would that be safe?? i have a 3 core cooller and a methonal injection will that help or keep it safe..

08-28-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by plo_luv

then i'll just change my 3.60 pulley to a 3.40 pulley to get around 10-11psi, would that be safe?? i have a 3 core cooller and a methonal injection will that help or keep it safe..

I think you should be fine. You got enough cooling so you don't have to worry about that.