Rebuilding 97 2.2

[stock01GrandAm]

I am getting started on rebuilding my 2.2 liter 97 s-10 engine. Anyone allready done this that can give me an idea on how much it will run, not making any performance mods, just a rebuild to get it running again.

[busa_4]

well, here is a price idea for the internal portion of the engine. you will need a complete gasket set 100.00 -200.00, engine machining (overbore, honing, and align honing) a little more if you want the complete rotating assembly balanced 125.00-150.00, new pistons and all new rings in overbore sizes ~200.00. you can still use you crank and connecting rods if they are usuable. you will also need a complete bearing kit 50.00-100.00. most importantly, you dont just slap all these parts together, you will need many precision tools such as dial indicators, dial calipers, torque wrenches, etc. these prices i am giving you is just an estimate of what i think it would cost. you will have to call around to get an exact price.

[BlazerLT]

Why rebuild a 2.2?

Get a good 4,3L and drop it in for the same price.

[chcknugget]

hahaha,
Why put in a 4.3?

Get a good 5.7 and drop it in for the same price.

[BlazerLT]

Thats stretching it.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by busa_4

well, here is a price idea for the internal portion of the engine. you will need a complete gasket set 100.00 -200.00, engine machining (overbore, honing, and align honing) a little more if you want the complete rotating assembly balanced 125.00-150.00, new pistons and all new rings in overbore sizes ~200.00. you can still use you crank and connecting rods if they are usuable. you will also need a complete bearing kit 50.00-100.00. most importantly, you dont just slap all these parts together, you will need many precision tools such as dial indicators, dial calipers, torque wrenches, etc. these prices i am giving you is just an estimate of what i think it would cost. you will have to call around to get an exact price.

i dont have the time for an engine swap right now, the plans are rebuild the 2.2 and get it back on the road, and V8 it later.

[BlazerLT]

Check in your area, a whole engine might be cheaper than a rebuild.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by stock01GrandAm

i dont have the time for an engine swap right now, the plans are rebuild the 2.2 and get it back on the road, and V8 it later.

i did check around, thats what sparked the rebuild, a used engine wth 80,000-100,000 miles is going for 700-800, so it looks to me like a rebuild, would be the better route to go with it.

[busa_4]

Do U Have The Specialty Tools To Do This Job? Basic Handtool Will Most Likely Get The Motor Apart But You Will Never Get It Back Together Reliably.

[Mikado14]

Originally Posted by stock01GrandAm

I am getting started on rebuilding my 2.2 liter 97 s-10 engine. Anyone allready done this that can give me an idea on how much it will run, not making any performance mods, just a rebuild to get it running again.

First of all, I have to ask this. Why are you rebuilding it? What is wrong?

Most 2.2's that I have seen always seem to be head problems.

[s10er]

I would not recommend a rebuild. I put a new head on my 2.2 at 90K miles. Now at 130K and the head is bad again.

[movin2stereo]

Did you happen to price a crate engine?I too priced the junkyard used engines and they were a rip off considering that a couple more hundred would get you a fresh new crate.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by s10er

I would not recommend a rebuild. I put a new head on my 2.2 at 90K miles. Now at 130K and the head is bad again.

A new head or a new used head?

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by busa_4

Do U Have The Specialty Tools To Do This Job? Basic Handtool Will Most Likely Get The Motor Apart But You Will Never Get It Back Together Reliably.

Well my dad, works for a dealership and can get/borrow any tools required to do an engine rebuild. He has rebuilt many, this is my first.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by Mikado14

First of all, I have to ask this. Why are you rebuilding it? What is wrong?

Most 2.2's that I have seen always seem to be head problems.

Well i am not sure what all is wrong internally untill i get it apart, but as of right now i know for a fact the bottom end is locked up.