I thought ACE's kit was gonna be mid $1k's Just need an LS after that along with exhaust -- should be right in the same price range as a turner block?

 

No set price yet, but somewhere in the thread it talks about a $4k ish price.
There will be a bell housing adapter, motor mounts, wiring harnesses, brackets, lots of R&D, parts and brackets for LR and/or LS accessories, ect.
Lots of money.
I really like D2's, but everything that could possibly go wrong with this one has.
I'm ready to get rid of it. A block plus $420 windshield has me at over $3500 just to get it driveable again, aside from any other unexpected suprises.
Given what I've already put into it, I really don't want to spend that much in it at this point.
Oh well, is what it is.

 

 

Keep in mind you are driving what was once a $40k rig in 15 to 20 years ago money. Just because we basically can steal them cheap now doesn't mean that repairs will be congruent with a $5k vehicle. These trucks are like beauty queens, just because they are 15 years past their prime doesn't mean they will suddenly be a cheap date.

 

I understand all of that.
I was and am fully aware of what I was getting into.
However, when the engine ran before the rebuild, it had zero signs of coolant leaks, overheating, and there was no coolant in the cylinders.
So, I decided to go ahead with the rebuild.
After the rebuild, I get coolant in 3 cylinders...the liners decide to wait until then to leak, just my luck.
I plan on and don't mind spending money on a project when I get one, but after a while, some things just become total money pits, and I am really losing interest in this one as a result.
I am stuck as to if I want to move forward and spend more on it or not.
I don't even know how much I would sell it for(a huge loss obviously), but the right offer on the right day...and it's gone.
As much as I like it, I'm ready to move on.

 

Sorry to hear about the issues Sixpack.

That is correct. We're trying to keep the base kit price around $1,500-$1,700. I'll have a better idea when we get some feedback.

The $4-4.5k figure includes the used LS (for $700). Welding the exhaust shouldn't run more than a few hundred dollars. You could definitely save if you scored an LS for a lower price or went with some used exhaust manifolds instead of the new ones I used. If any of you would like a more detailed price breakdown, PM me.

If your looking to sell, I can see why you would pursue the top hat option. Let me know if I can help.

 

 

Thank you for the info sir, I will definately keep it in mind as an option, as I would prefer it.
I would go with the top-hatted block as I already have new reman heads, and countless other new engine parts.
It will cost about half, and should be dependable.
Either way, if I fix it, I will keep it, unless there is a good cash or trade offer.
Otherwise, I would rather cut my losses and sell or trade it as is. At this rate, I'll put another $10k in it, and the windshield washer bottle will explode and burn it to the ground...and my insurance charge me to tow it away, lol.

 

...mine didn't either, lol