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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: DakFink]
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Just the long block to my Hemi has cost me over $22K in parts  Block $5000 Heads $5500 Rockers $2500 Crank $3641 Rods $1300 Pistons $1000 Valve covers $450 Gear Drive $550 Camshaft $400 Lifters $700 Pushrods $300 Bearings $150 Damper $360 Oil Pan $300 Intake $550 Head gaskets $200 And there are other misc like hardware, etc.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: DakFink]
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11/04/12 02:35 PM
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426 Hemi are like airplanes, there are no cheap( to buy, don't buy cheap parts, new or used  , buy the good to excellnet ones to start with   ) parts  especially new parts
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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11/04/12 03:02 PM
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It would probably be better to take a long walk off a short pier before one gets started on building a Hemi, something I should have done as well, so they can come to their senses. 
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
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11/04/12 04:22 PM
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Getting a good block is a pain, even a new one...unlink a used 440 block that's been assembled an ran once at least, a new block is going to have some issues, isn't cheap, and neither is the machine work. So to even put the short block togather, takes some time, money, and attention to detail. I should know, I just wrecked one...in 5 passes. Luckily its not bad, but pulliing it back out was not on my agenda.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: Defbob]
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11/04/12 06:23 PM
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Ok, lets compare mine. world block 2500 stageV heads 3800 crank 500 rods 700 pistons 280 cam/lifters 700 timing chain 125 head studs 295 intake 500 valve covers 250 rockers 2600 (stageV roller, dichelles shafts, dvorak stands) Carbs 1200 fuel pump (racepumps 2000) 400 Misc. hardware 350 oil pan (Milidon 31581) 350 External oil line 145 oil line 145 oil pump drive 150 valve spring 200 magnafuel shear plates 200 fuel lines 100 fuel pressure regulator 155 throttle linkage 100 air cleaner 900 balancer 275 flywheel 120 machine shop 2000 Al Debevek K-membeer 900 paint, 280 for 1 quart for original PPG formula Gaskets 400 Bearings 375 spark plug wires 180 distributor 150 (includes recurve) This does not count shipping or travel to get some things done. Its not cheap. I could have bought for cheaper but I know what is in my engine. Many of the parts are similar in cost to what is listed below, I did some shopping around for some things to save a buck. It also does not count any mistakes in parts fitment. Tim Quote:
Just the long block to my Hemi has cost me over $22K in parts
Block $5000
Heads $5500
Rockers $2500
Crank $3641
Rods $1300
Pistons $1000
Valve covers $450
Gear Drive $550
Camshaft $400
Lifters $700
Pushrods $300
Bearings $150
Damper $360
Oil Pan $300
Intake $550
Head gaskets $200
And there are other misc like hardware, etc.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: astjp2]
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11/04/12 08:42 PM
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I have been careful not to keep any evidence of what I have spent putting my BAE hemi together. So the cost is a secret atleast from my wife.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: Edge]
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11/05/12 12:49 AM
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I have been careful not to keep any evidence of what I have spent putting my BAE hemi together. So the cost is a secret atleast from my wife.
I will second that !!!!!!!!  
When she asks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,  
HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: Edge]
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11/05/12 12:59 AM
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I have been careful not to keep any evidence of what I have spent putting my BAE hemi together. So the cost is a secret atleast from my wife.
Now that I know the goods on you..... it will cost you to keep me quite. 
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: DakFink]
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11/05/12 12:14 PM
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DOH!!!
I guess I really stepped into this one!!
My apologies guys BUT what I was really questioning is the Street-able Pump Gas Hemis.
From what I have seen so far these are pretty much race pieces and actually decent prices for what you're getting.
My question is the ones I have looked at as complete engines the prices look like those ya'll have quoted for race Hemis.
Another question arises: More than a few times I have seen people say they have had major issues with Hemis after being built. This is the reason I was looking more at complete engines. Have the builder run it and inspect it before I take it. To make sure there are no underlying issues with it.
A race hemi is not 16K if those are the prices your refering to...A used race hemi is a bunch more!
And as far as underlying issues, we were not aware of some of the rather odd changes to the after market block we recieved, nor was there any warning included. We have built blocks from this manufacutrer before, and never had these particular issues before. We caught most of the changes, but missed one major one that's not really somthing you can vissually see, and now we know. Most builders will already know about all the updates, so stick with one that builds them on a regular basis. It will save you headaches later.
As for me, I think I am done with CI blocks based on the initial cost, and then the cost to fix it and nobody seems accountable even though their name is all over it. Not been real happy with mine and the issues, but its almost back togather as a short block.
Last edited by Dragula; 11/05/12 12:25 PM.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: DakFink]
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11/05/12 01:04 PM
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Like other free market items, the price is determined by the most foolish buyer.
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: bwdst6]
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11/05/12 02:18 PM
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As for me, I think I am done with CI blocks based on the initial cost, and then the cost to fix it and nobody seems accountable even though their name is all over it. Not been real happy with mine and the issues, but its almost back togather as a short block.
So you're blaming your recent spun bearing issue on the block? I also can't figure out what "CI" refers to?
cast iron?
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Re: Cost of a Hemi ???
[Re: bwdst6]
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11/05/12 04:30 PM
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As for me, I think I am done with CI blocks based on the initial cost, and then the cost to fix it and nobody seems accountable even though their name is all over it. Not been real happy with mine and the issues, but its almost back togather as a short block.
So you're blaming your recent spun bearing issue on the block? I also can't figure out what "CI" refers to?
No, I was refering to the water in the oil, issues with head deck flatness, and lastly, the thrust bearing .010" oversized. CI was for cast iron...It was comming apart for more than just me starving #3 rod for oil. I will take credit for my part.
Last edited by Dragula; 11/05/12 06:09 PM.
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