CA: OEM Stroker B18C5 Longblock Only - NOT CHEAP.

[JDMJNKY]

Gone

[DC231]

Price - $10,000.00 USD. That is not a "type-o." If you've never built an engine or had one built I do not expect you to comprehend the price. This is not a price grab, price gouge, or money grab, it is a computed total as if I was building it for someone else.

Price sounds fair to me the work that goes in to a proper build is highly meticulous and labor intensive.

[JDMJNKY]

Price sounds fair to me the work that goes in to a proper build is highly meticulous and labor intensive.

Thank you sir. Right!? With that said, the time spent being meticulous is not even a factor in price. It's more of a builder pride. After I posted the engine for 0874 on social media a small trend took flight on performer X series IM's. I refer to it as the "spork engine." Again, cleanliness wasn't a pride pride thing, just a builder std. pride thing.

[AndyD]

I fell out of my seat and sharted myself trying to get up off the floor when I saw the price!!!!

Kidding. Engine building isn't cheap and it's hard to find talented builders. You've proven yourself!

[Type R]

I have never seen a Rdot block with that type of engine number. That is a US spec 2001 block that came new in a car from the factory. Not sure how the Rdot got there. The number 8 means it's an 2001 the 3 means it's a U.S. market engine. The last 4 digits would be specific to a certain Vin. I'm sure someone on this forum could tell what car that motor originally came out of

[JDMJNKY]

I fell out of my seat and sharted myself trying to get up off the floor when I saw the price!!!!

Kidding. Engine building isn't cheap and it's hard to find talented builders. You've proven yourself!

HAHAHA I get, humble thanks. This is primarily why I don't track expenses. As of lately I've received more build requests, "how much to build it like that one;" I had to have an answer w/out loosing money. These are the results. By the time you add up all expenses, you'll arrive fairly close to or above depending on which parts are chosen.

I have never seen a Rdot block with that type of engine number. That is a US spec 2001 block that came new in a car from the factory. Not sure how the Rdot got there. The number 8 means it's an 2001 the 3 means it's a U.S. market engine. The last 4 digits would be specific to a certain Vin. I'm sure someone on this forum could tell what car that motor originally came out of

Thank you brotha, I'm well aware these days. I learned this when I purchased my 00 R and went looking for the original swap. Which is really cool stuff. I was just stating my facts, and I included the engine serial no. to illustrate the discrepancy. Nothing to hide, the scenario just is what it is at this stage.

[Dave7CDMTYPER]

I'm in the middle of building an engine for the first time. My goal is also to get past those 3 factors you mentioned!

[JDMJNKY]

Just trust your gut, you'll be fine.

basic cheats/things to remember:

• My biggest one....If you don't have it, wait until you can get it, no subs.

• Double check yourself or work from a checklist if need be. If you think you forgot something, go back even if it means starting all over.

• Some things will be trial and error (such as oil pan gasket "squish"), eventually you'll get it.

• If you're not sure what bolt it is, use a tooth pick/on hand item for a depth gauge.

• most importantly, enjoy yourself!!!

[JDMJNKY]

Just a reminder, If you are in Socal. Installation CAN be provided.