2.3t rebuild kit

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by 93pusstang, Jul 6, 2005.

  1. 93pusstang New Member

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    whats an estimate for a rebuild kit for a 85 2.3t svo motor? including all bottom end new parts(bearings, rods, pistons, etc..)
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    Why do you want to replace the rods?
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    the engine has been setting for bout a year and ahalf. if im going to do it im going to do it right, not gonna half ass it. actually i will look everything over before i make any purchases like that but im just looking for a figure price range on it all
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    also lookin for a 87-92 4cyl 5 spd donor car!
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    If you just do what it "needs" to be considered freshened up and ready to handle 400+hp, the rebuild kit is only about 135 bux. If you include rods and pistons, it's going to be about 700 more plus a couple hundred more for machine work.
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    i work at a machine shop so i got that part covered
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    i doubt ill need the rods because it was running good when the motor was pulled. also another question...how much for a t3 rebuild?
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    actually id sell the motor and head for $50 without the turbo if someone would buy it in the next week or so.
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    You won't need the pistons either...

    T3 rebuild is about 300 bux or you can get a kit for about 100...
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    Where can this 135 dollar rebuild kit be purchased?
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