V16 engine rebuild

[KD]

Does any one know about how much it will cost to rebuild a V16 engine?

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

G'day KD,

Boy, what a question.

Firstly I would say something like If you have to ask you can't afford it.

But, seriously, it all depends on just how far, or deep, one has to go into rebuilding.

Basic Machining will cost comparatively the same as say a 4 or 6 or 8 cylinder engine, but multiplying the individual prices by the factor to allow for the extra pieces to be machined.

Parts wise, now that could be a different thing, as I am not sure just what parts you would be needing.

Plus, which model are you referring to, the OHV or the Side Valve V16?   This does make a difference.

Bruce.

[Dr. John T. Welch]

 Plan a spending floor of $16,000 assuming you are beginning with a complete engine,  all accessories being useable, correct and/or original.    Costs will go quickly north of this if you are missing accessories, require major repairs to cast structural parts ( engine block water jackets, block/cylinder head fractures, etc.) or you must acquire replacements for components deemed not repairable.  Do not skimp on quality of parts or machining skill and experience.  This is not a small block Chevy.  Machining errors are catasrophic for these engines.   

     

[robert G. smits]

Check  (Ty's v-12 Rebuild is happening) on the Restoration Blog.  Ty had $21K invested and the engine was not back in the car yet.  I spent over $20K on my 38 v-16 engine in the early 90's.  I now only purchase restored cars or great originals.  Bob Smits#2426

[JLB]

Updating this forum post with a recent estimate from a best rebuilder. His estimate was $28K. So my budget is going forward with $30K

Best Regards,

Jim LeBlanc
1940 Series 90 Limo (purchase being negotiated)

[Clewisiii]

https://straight-eight.com/

I visited this guys shop.  Saw 5 Duesenberg's in process and two Cadillac V 16s

[Alex D.]

Assuming all your bolt-on's such as water pump, generator and etc. are in good shape, Figure on at least $1000 per cylinder and that is if you do the assembly yourself. These are complex engines and very time consuming for someone that has never done a multi cylinder engine. I believe I did very well at 16k on a V12 assembling myself.
If you are looking for a concourse rebuild you are in a whole new ballpark.

Alex D.