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Hey all

Just wondering if anyone has ever had a rb20det replaced in there car?

If so how much did it cost you, where did you get it done and were you happy with the work.

Brisbane only though.

Thanx

yep had plenty of experience with rb20 replacements always been happy with result, just some advice id stay away from tokyo toys racing they will rip you off and stuff you around. as for price it depends where you go it could cost anywhere from $1000-$1500 for motor and about $600 for a gearbox. diy replacement is very easy as the rb20 is quite a simple motor to work with.

Engine should cost you around $1500-$2000 for a decent one.

6-8 hours @ $55/hour = $330-$440 + any fluids, belts, filters, hoses that may be required.

I would budget $2600 and you should be ok.

I thought you were getting your rebuilt by someone at the moment Jay?

Engine should cost you around $1500-$2000 for a decent one.

6-8 hours @ $55/hour = $330-$440 + any fluids, belts, filters, hoses that may be required.

I would budget $2600 and you should be ok.

I thought you were getting your rebuilt by someone at the moment Jay?

i was going to get it rebuilt and modded but then started to think about selling and then this happened and was undrivable so now am getting another rb20 put in and will decide what to do.

probs move on.

i was going to get it rebuilt and modded but then started to think about selling and then this happened and was undrivable so now am getting another rb20 put in and will decide what to do.

probs move on.

Well I can still do a full rebuild for $3200 for you. That includes engine removal and refit....plus complete head service with valve regrind and new stem seals + guides...plus full block service, crack test, re-deck, hone, all gaskets, seals, oil, oil filter and labour. For an extra $100 I can get the injectors fully serviced as well.

Anywayz...just another option for you...

What happened to it by the way?

Id go the rebuild...

Ive been burnt twice with half cuts and unknown motors...

Rebuild is worth a couple of bucks more and at least you will know what you are getting. Plus its newer this way also...

If your not mechaniclly minded and dont know any trust worthy workshops, then Dan is ya man....

Love the kind words fellas...keep 'em coming.

And yeah like Col said, if you aren't mechanically minded, know anyone who is, know anyone who knows anyone who is, know anyone whose cousin's friend knows someone who is....then I'm your man :D

But honestly, even if you are mechanically minded you shouldn't tackle a rebuild with at least someone who has done it many times before to guide you. It's a little more than slapping nuts and bolts together.

You mean you actually think mechanics do something during the day....nah we just lean up against the hoists and sink beers, make up stories, laugh at random comments, then drive all the cars out and charge the customers for work we never even did.....ahhh it's a great life.

Well I can still do a full rebuild for $3200 for you. That includes engine removal and refit....plus complete head service with valve regrind and new stem seals + guides...plus full block service, crack test, re-deck, hone, all gaskets, seals, oil, oil filter and labour. For an extra $100 I can get the injectors fully serviced as well.

Anywayz...just another option for you...

What happened to it by the way?

Compleatly unrelated to the topic. But injector service for $100??? Including labour!? Dude thats good hey.

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