rebuild the old or in with a new.
 

ok so in the worst case scenario and my trucks engine craps out. should i rebuild it or get a new one?

Unless a rod goes through the block, rebuild. I haven't priced it out, but I think your looking at $10k plus for new. Way cheaper to rebuild, maybe $2k with upgrades.

whoa. i was thinkin mayb 3 or 4k. thats effin insane!!

Yeah if the blocks still fine just do a rebuild on it. It will be cheaper in the long run

as long as the block is still good rebuild it. the cost of a rebuild will vary alot on how much machine work your engine is gonna need.
the 10k on a new engine is about right atleast thats all the ones i have seen going for

boogerpoop. :argh: o well, i like rebuilding engines and bein broke. keeps me busy and outa trouble.

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if i do hafta rebuild it im goin to put a valve cover on like this one i just found. it looks pretty cool IMO.

Dodge Cummins diesel Silver Vein Valve cover, 24 Valve - Dodge Cummins diesel engine valve covers, air intake tubes and more.

What makes you think you will have to rebuild your engine?

nothing yet. but i can hear a knock in my engine and i was always taught to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. :tu:

now.. if you had a 53 block.. would you rebuild or buy another block ??

If I remember correctly, bare blocks aren't that expensive. So a new block may not be a terrible thing. As for the rebuild or replace. That can only be said on a case by case basis. I personally would build the engine, and while you are in there throw in a good cam, clearance the pistons and do some other work. Might as well do it right.
Sean