Bad News For Me Guys Will Need Advice

[Italiazr1]

Well i confirmed today that my rb20 is on its way out

low compression and it needs a rebuild

i bought the car from Japanese Sports Auto in preston

i do have warenty but i have a few mods that i will need to get rid of otherwise warenty will not cover it

what to do?

i wanna run heaps more power if i go the rebuild

im even thinkin engine upgrade but not sure what to go for?

my warrenty allows your choice of mechanic to do your warrenty work

so i could get them to start rebuild and pay a bit extra to do engine work in the mean time

I really dont know what to do the car still runs ok now so i have time to make the big decision

what would you guys do i need suggestions

rebuild rb20 forge pistions ect ect ect / rb25 / rb30 ????

i already have big turbo and bolt on parts manifold ect for rb20

dont really wanna buy all new stuff again? i dont even know what fits to other engines if i chande it?

help?

[LTHLRB]

jsa will make the matter worse unfortunately.. They sold you a car which isnt in the best nick..

Find yourself an Rb25det motor and box setup slap it in (make sure its in good condition) and off you go..

[Italiazr1]

na jsa dont have really anything to do with it now its a seperate company warrenty issue

rb25 you recon is best option?

[700HP-GTR33]

na jsa dont have really anything to do with it now its a seperate company warrenty issue

rb25 you recon is best option?

I know how these warranties work.

They get your workshop to check the problem and if it is related to wear ant tear you have to wear the costs yourself.

If something has broken...then they will fix that problem only ...supplying the parts to your mechanic and only wearing the cost

of the labour to fit it....

In your situation...this is wear and tear...and you should of had a compression test done when you bought the thing.

This way you would have known if you had caused the problem yourself from the modes you have added.

Anyhow.....wait until it goes and then get a transplant....that is your cheapest option...

Why fix something that ain't broken.

Re-build etc ....will cost u big time, especially if you are looking for big power.

RB25 transplant...is the better option...

Cheers

[LTHLRB]

jsa would only give you that piece of mind.. do you think they will cover you for a rebuild?

I rekon go your own way, make contacts with a reputable workshop, let them give you advice etc...

But yeah id dump in a rb25det with all the goodies along with a rb25det gearbox...

[Italiazr1]

ok yeah probably do that then

it wasnt cause of mods cause i only just did em the reason i found out

is because thepower output was low for what i had

i will see if warenty will cover it because it does have in warenty alot of stuff upto $4000 on engine parts

pistons rings ect ect the list is long

[LTHLRB]

what workshop do you bring your car to by the way? just asking

[Italiazr1]

Rank rotary in morrabin he's pretty good

he recons rebuild the bottom end out of the car and when its ready swap it over

[LTHLRB]

you deal with david busatil?

[Italiazr1]

how can i trust another second hand engine?

[Italiazr1]

his name is pete the owner and his one worker kevin both very good

[LTHLRB]

gotta know the background of it.. i baught a second hand rb25det last week for 1,500. The guy told me who built it, i spoke to him and yeah i know the background. Alot of importers will sell you older engines etc its just a gamble..

[Italiazr1]

i dont know man dont really want another gamble i lost last time lol

i think i will tell the warenty ppl that the ring are screwed ect at least get them to pay labour of opening he up and stuff then rebuild with what i want

id like the rb25 or rb30 though

[Italiazr1]

rings are screwed sorry

[LTHLRB]

25/30 ftw

Why dont you buy urself an rb30 and put a set of forged pistons in or new pistons with rings.. that will neva let you down

[Italiazr1]

yeah i probably could do that i need to know whats involved with fitting an rb30 i think it needs engineer certificate?

whateva i do i will probably do a little bit of engine work like forgies but im reaaly not sure on how hard/cost whats best

i probably want 300rwkw but if i stay with the rb20 i want at least 250 260 rwkw im making 217rwkw now with screwed engine

i dont know what to do dont wanna spend too much but if i do it i ant it done properly so i dont have to ever again

i am keeping this car forever anyway

[simor32]

hey dude i just did the rb25 into r32 conversion, its sweet as. do it.

[LTHLRB]

to fit the rb30 in you wont need engineers... no one on sau does it.. so who cares..

it should fit straight in, then ull need to fit the 25 head on (its not a straight bolt on, requires mucking around) there is a thread on it.

[spin_psycle]

hey dude i just did the rb25 into r32 conversion, its sweet as. do it.

how much did it set you back dude? did you get it done at a workshop or was it D.I.Y?

[CEF11E]

no, a 25/30 will not bolt right into an R32. at least it will but your bonnet will not shut. there is clearance issues due to the extra block height on the rb30 block.

you need to modify your engine mounts to make it sit lower

cheers