A rebuild or putting parts into current motor

CumminsOrNothin · Jun 1, 2010

Ok my motor has 177k on it. Stock internals never been touched. My question is you can pick up a engine block for $1,500-$2,000, should i buy one and do a rebuild on it and add the parts(next sentence).Or should i put parts into mine; Cam, Springs, Pushrods, Studs, Head Porting (maybe 3rd gen swap). The whole 177k and 12yrs old scares me once passing 600 and maybe some giggle gas.

- The truck is a street/strip, no towing
- Everything powertrain is new besides engine

KIPO · Jun 1, 2010

stock bottom ends have been proven to be just as reliable as built bottom ends.
pull the head, put the cam in, port it, pour the fuel to it and don't worry about it.

dozer12216 · Jun 2, 2010

My sentiments also. A brand new build can go astray just as easy as a high milage unit, when being modded.

KIPO · Jun 2, 2010

Remember higher mileage units are a little more "loose" and "loose" lives. Sure you can set them up that way, but if it ain't broke....
If you're worried about it run a Fluidampner, that seems to help a litlte.

A rebuild or putting parts into current motor

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