'85 eldo tips

[caddyman85]

Having an '85 Eldorado with 144,000 miles and she still runs very good,i'd like to go to a rebuilt 4.1 all aluminum engine as it has now BUT...who has reliable/quality parts/takes time to do it right so the engine can last another 100,000 miles with care as this one has.
Too many rebuilders say they do a quality job but who's better so i don't have a re-ground crank or camshaft,i want new parts maybe set up for a bit more power,NOT a speed demon just some more power to the engine.
She's a beauty to look at,sure she needs minor tlc like a pitman arn,brake vacuum fixed,and new paint but only as time goes by.
Cost is a huge factor in the engine price ya know,don't want some outfit putting in only fair parts to have it die after a few months,i've seen many friends get junk rebuilds even after spending GOOOOD money!
Is it okay to go with a higher flow water pump(if possible)for better cooling and maybe a oil cooler?Who has a real good throttle body unit,would like a fresh one at some point too!

[danny]

how much experience at mechanics do you have? there are good shops everywhere and you will just have to search them out. a good place to start would be a trusted parts store.

[justen]

Sometimes for certain parts, you get for what you payed for. When you ask a auto shop for a certain part, always ask what other brands they may have.

[ffoouurr]

you will get what you pay for, the best shops can offer warranty. You my have to truck your engine down the road a ways to a production shop that does costom work

a good start is WWW.AERA.COM and ask about what you are looking for