Originally posted by bcowanwheels:
wow.... to completely machine a engine block here is 500.00, and a head machineing is 200.00, balance is 150.00, shot blast block & head is 79.00. glad i dont live where you live.
Since you chimed in now,I thought that was a tactic to get guys to put in the newer 4.2 Trailblazer engine.
I thought the price is way too high also.
Also, I do not see forged pistons for the price list for the 4.2,,,I think not really a good comparision.
As far as building a 4l60E,don't waste your time with that,I would install a 4L80E trans,much more durable.
Also,I would think if you fuel injected a 292 you should get better gas mileage,@ least 15 MPG? I know the 4.2 does not get 30 MPG which is double .
Plus I would not run a turbo on the 4.2 unless it has forged pistons.
Basically most of those prices are way too high ,some are double the price of the norm & even more epscially the block!!! WOW!!!!
What in detail did they do to your block??
Guess that's enough for now,had to vent a little.:-)
Two cents thrown.
MBHD
