Mid July Update:

Still moving along at a snails pace. This is where I am at:

Clearwater Head: $460 delivered with upper end Felpro gaskets & ARP studs.
Lower Gaskets: Felpro - $54
Cam Timing Kit: $47
Balance Shaft Timing Kit: $70
Freeze Plugs: $12
Clevite Oil Pump: $60
Oil Pump Pick-up: $15
Montero Oil Pan: $30

Purchased so far: $748

In Budget:

I have not opened my donor yet so have not bought bearings or rings - depends on if machine work is required for sizing.

Last I checked: Block Machining (if needed) runs about $400
Block cook only: $60
Crank (if needed) machining and balance: $250
Crank polish and clean: $80
Rings only: $65
Rings & H.U. Pistons (if boring block or OE are damaged): $165
Piston to Rod install: $50
Rod Bearings: $25
Main Bearings: $35
misc: $250

What am I missing?


  • '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
  • '88 Raider: my OG
  • '89 Raider: rescued
  • '92 RS M/T: sold
  • '93 SR: sent to crusher
  • '05 Montero LTD: sold
  • '18 PHEV: wife's daily
  • '14 OL GT
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