Is doing overhauls the same as a new? In that case, is it not cheaper?

yes when you do a inframe you put new sleeves pistons rods mains crack is turned or replaced cam is speced and replaced if need. head is tested and rebuilt new vavles vavle springs injectors tested and replaced if needed. front gears are checked and replaced. pretty much every internal part is checked and replaced. on the tranny all gears syco and all are replaced same with the rears all new gears pinion the works. so yea its dang near new

 

The transmission and turbo prices are WAY high.

 

No, you do not get a clean state with the engine after an overhaul. There are many parts that do not get touched with an overhaul. Even the word, "Overhaul" is a variable term. You can overhaul an engine 50 different ways. A basic overhaul is just installing new liners and pistons, but put the old head and turbo back on. An expensive overhaul is a reman head, reman injectors, pistons, liners, full bearings, turbo, water pump and so on. Some of parts that never get touched during an overhaul, especially with a N14, is cam shaft and cam bearings, front and rear main seals, engine sensors, wiring harness, oil coolers, oil pumps, Jake Brake housings and so on. If you want a true clean slate with a full top to bottom engine warranty, replacement is the only way to go. That is the only way to be sure everything has been renewed.

 

Also that's considering that the truck you are rebuilding has all good wiring throughout no rust or other insidious problems present and has plenty of life left before those problems rear their heads :/ if the rest of the truck is good its worthwhile. Junk won't get better with a rebuilt motor.

 

How much will that cost?

 

That is hard to answer without looking at the truck and having another conversation with the customer. While the engine is out, this is an excellent time for new motor mounts, clutch, exhaust and so on. Prices can vary to by location. It always pays to call around. I have a rule here, I don't give time quotes.

 

A big thing to consider also is with higher miles on the whole truck, you have to account for things like suspension wear, like U-Joints and rears, and even interior features like the seats, and switches. When it comes down to it, lower miles typically beat a rebuild in my opinion

 

I just bought a 96 IH 9600 for $3500 with 957k on the clock. I dumped another $3500 into repairs, and ran her 1300 miles this past weekend. It ran good, the tranny sucks, and it rattles and you feel every crack in the road, BUT I sitll only have $7000 into a good running truck. But if I could afford it, I'd love a newer conventional.