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I'm rebuilding my rb26dett and considering what internals to use at the moment deciding to go for arias pistons eagle rods both costing around 800-1200each which seems reasonable?

Browsing through the for sale section I've noticed alot of second hand gear in supposed good condition for sale alot half the price of the new gear.

What should I do ?

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I'm rebuilding my rb26dett and considering what internals to use at the moment deciding to go for arias pistons eagle rods both costing around 800-1200each which seems reasonable?

Browsing through the for sale section I've noticed alot of second hand gear in supposed good condition for sale alot half the price of the new gear.

What should I do ?

NEW...ALL THE WAY.

If you were just looking to fix your motor, then you would buy second hand

I would hate to do a re-build to find out there is something wrong .

All that time and effort to put it together,tune and see a problem with maybe one of the pistons or rods

would kill me.You also would get a waranty when you buy new, so if there is something wrong the

supplier would be able to help with the costs.

Good luck with the choice.....saving money is not something you should think of with a RB26 Motor.

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