A "long block" includes the block, heads and everything inside the engine, but not the stuff that bolts to the engine (turbos, hoses, sensors, other pumps, other engine accessories, etc.). Thus, I'd be moving over stuff from the old engine to the new. Some stuff like the intake manifold is fine, other stuff like the turbo will be rebuilt, other stuff like ICP sensors, IAT sensors, HPOP, etc. may be replaced depending on condition upon removal. A good chunk of this would be done in either scenario (new engine or not) so the cost is a wash.
Going by that thought, I would put a Cummins 6.7L in, but that's a whole other level in terms of cost.
Exactly. I want to be confident in the motor without spending an excessive amount of money. I bought this truck for a good deal IMHO, so if I put a $6000 engine into it, bringing the effective cost up to $7000, then I'm still in it for around $15k, which is right around where comparable trucks sell for in this region. The difference is that I'd have a new engine.
$1000 refundable core charge on top of the price listed on their site from what I can tell.
forecasters.
