Pricing Guide May 3, 2026 8 min
What Does a Classic Car Engine Rebuild Cost in 2026?

Real pricing for stock rebuilds ($3,500–$6,500), street performance ($6,500–$12,000), and full race builds ($12,000–$25,000+). Plus the hidden costs every quote leaves out.

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Build Timeline May 4, 2026 7 min
How Long Does a Classic Car Engine Rebuild Take?

Stock rebuilds: 2–4 weeks. Street performance: 4–8 weeks. Full race: 8–16 weeks. Phase-by-phase breakdown of where time goes — and the four delays that push every build long.

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Build Strategy May 7, 2026 9 min
LS Swap vs Original Engine Rebuild — Which Is Right for Your Classic?

The great debate with real numbers. Cost, HP-per-dollar, resale impact, concours eligibility, and the five scenarios that make the choice obvious — if you're honest about what you want the car to be.

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Engine Guide May 13, 2026 10 min
The Complete Small Block Chevy 350 Rebuild Guide

Stock rebuild ($3,500–$5,500), street performance ($6,000–$10,500), full race ($12,000+). Specs, parts sourcing, machine work explained, break-in procedure, and what a professional SBC 350 rebuild actually costs.

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Engine Guide May 15, 2026 10 min
Ford 302 & 351 Windsor Rebuild: The Complete Owner's Guide

302 vs 351W block differences, 347 & 408 stroker options, Edelbrock vs Trick Flow heads, Windsor-specific machine work, break-in tips, and real rebuild costs from a builder who's done hundreds.

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Engine Guide May 16, 2026 10 min
Mopar 440 Big Block Rebuild: The Complete Owner's Guide

440 vs 383 vs 426 Hemi block ID, 505 & 512 ci stroker options, Edelbrock vs Indy heads, main cap walk, siamesed bores — and real rebuild costs for the engine that powered the 'Cuda, Charger, and Road Runner.

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Engine Guide May 22, 2026 11 min
Pontiac 400 & 455 Rebuild: The Complete Owner's Guide

400 vs 455 block ID, Ram Air III/IV and Super Duty variants, KRE vs Edelbrock heads, valley pan quirks, main web strength — and real rebuild costs for the engine that started the muscle car era in the GTO, Firebird, and Trans Am.

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