Michael's Datsun 210 (B310): Engine Rebuild Budget

This is my running tab of my engine rebuild budget. I'll update this as I buy parts and pay for services. If any of you know of cheaper places to get the services I have listed done please let me know! So far it looks like it'll cost me way more than I anticipated. (last updated 7-11-05)


Part Description Cost Supplier Notes Pic
Timing Gear Set $42.30 O'Reilly Auto Parts Local pick-up incl. tax
Oil Pump $65.00 ebay Includes $12.00 shipping
Head Valve Job, Pressure Test, Clean-up $203.84 Plano Auto Supply Local incl. tax
New Head Bolts $13.64 Courtesy Nissan Local pick-up incl. tax (4 bolts)
SU Carb Cores (SSS) $90.90 ebay Includes $19.95 shipping and SSS manifold/linkage
Header and SU Manifold $457.50 Dat Rats Includes ~$50 transfer fee and shipping
Rebuilt Clutch Kit (no release bearing) $27.06 ebay Local pick-up so saved on shipping
Engine Stand $0.00 Harbor Freight Birthday gift (thanks Mom and Dad!)
Oil Pan $41.00 bought from Dat enthusiest online Stripped, dipped and ready for paint
Cam Grind $110.00 Isky Racing Cams With shipping
Engine Mounts $21.28 Rock Auto Plus shipping
Brake Master Cylinder $33.38 ebay Includes shipping - new (not remanufactured) - safety precaution
Clutch Slave Cylinder $15.12 Rock Auto Plus shipping - new (not remanufactured)
Clutch Master Cylinder $39.79 Rock Auto Plus shipping - new (not remanufactured)
Pistons and Rings $127.95 Rock Auto 1mm (0.040") oversize
Engine Mounts $21.28 Rock Auto new parts by Anchor
Clutch Throw Out Bearing $20.89 Rock Auto Beck Arnley
Total $1330.93


Planned purchases
Part Description Cost Supplier Notes
Radiator Recore (3-row upgrade) $200.00 Texas Auto Radiator Company Local - estimated cost
Bottom End Balance $225.00 Plano Auto Supply & Machine Local
Block work $296.00 Plano Auto Supply & Machine Includes 20 over size bore and over size bearings to get back within spec
Deck Block $100.00 Plano Auto Supply & Machine to bring compression back up to stock
Carb Rebuild and Linkage $595.00 Z Therapy Plus shipping, includes core trade in
Billet Stub Stacks $55.90 Advanced Performance Technology Plus shipping
K&N Filters $130.00 Advanced Performance Technology Plus shipping
Freeze Plugs (Brass) $6.31 Rock Auto Plus shipping
Crankshaft Bearing Set $50.79 Rock Auto Plus shipping
Cam Bearing Kit $18.80 Rock Auto Plus shipping
Connecting Rod Bearings $21.79 Rock Auto Plus shipping
Exhaust Work (connect header) $??? ??? ???
Total $1699.59+



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