5SFE Engine Rebuild Options

[CaliJeff]

Alrighty guys, that time in a 6GC life to go ahead and do an engine rebuild. Need some ideas for how much one may cost, i am assuming around 3k or so. I'm just gonna keep it simple.
I did call a couple companies, one company says that they work for NASCAR and would mod out the engine to an extreme... but they want 6k. I can't remember the details one what they said they would do, i should have a pen and paper next time heh. Anyway. Ideas people? Thanks !

[alltracman78]

You really only need to rebuild your head. You don't really need to rebuild the entire block. There's someone on the buying forum that's selling the head all rebuild for like 250.
My mechanic friend quoted me 800 to rebuild my 5sfe...

Your rings and bearings are PROBABLY ok [they tend to last on the 5S], so this is most likely good advice.
However, you still want to do the front and rear main seals, along with the oil pump and pan.
I would also suggest replacing your hoses, and don't forget the timing belt [and water pump if it hasn't been changed recently].

As far as the head, it all depends who did it.
If Joe average did it in his garage, IMO stay away.
If it was done professionally in a shop, assuming it comes with everything, and the cams already set up, sure, why not?

Or you can just drop [or pay someone to] in a remanned engine.