Suggestions for engine rebuild?

[jbeard1]

I need suggestions on what I should do as far as a engine rebuild, or swap with refurbished? My engine right now has 111k and has some various issues. I am looking for an engine rebuild, or just purchase a whole seperate refurbished engine. I am looking for suggestions on who to goto. I live here on the East Coast, in NC, so something somewhat close-by. I am hoping I can get away with it for around 2.5k. Let me know on your suggestions. I have been told to take it to a guy by the name of Val, who lives about 45 minutes away from myself, but I am not positive on where to go.

Let me know what yall think.

-JB

[CoreyB]

Isnt 3SX in NC ?

[jbeard1]

Isnt 3SX in NC ?

Yes, but I dont think they do engine rebuilds, do they??

[CoreyB]

I believe they do EVERYTHING

[jbeard1]

I believe they do EVERYTHING

Are they all-mighty? :P

[Atrosity]

Whatever you do make sure to get a forged crank!

[CoreyB]

Yes, but it comes with a price.

[jbeard1]

What would you guys suggest to do? Purchase a complete refurbished engine from someone/somewhere, or just have the same engine rebuilt?

Of course, having to calculate cost/time/labor

[CoreyB]

Can you be more specific as to why you want it rebuilt ? A nice refresh is a lot different than a major overhaul.

[CoopKill]

If having someone do it complete I think you are about 1-1.5k short.

When having my 1st gen na done by a shop about 5yrs ago it was around 4.2k complete