Swiper the Fox Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Again building our race and dyno proven monsters due to the sh1t service and quality NSW/ACT engine builders are providing. Also have engine removal and installation as part of our services...will keep you posted of opening dates. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineLine Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Again building our race and dyno proven monsters due to the sh1t service and quality NSW/ACT engine builders are providing. Also have engine removal and installation as part of our services...will keep you posted of opening dates. Thats a pretty broad brush there dg, Surely not all of them are bad. Good luck with the new venture dude. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead32 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 do you need an apprentice? i'd love to learn how to do things properly! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTSKY Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Cool idea.I hope your prices will be competitive. It seems the big guys can charge what they like these days,and we pay it thinking we are getting the best there is. Not the case sometimes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thats a pretty broad brush there dg, Surely not all of them are bad.Good luck with the new venture dude. the bad ones are shocking, the good ones take too long and smash holes in your wallet. Not a new venture...just restarting an old one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crack Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 i hope your not limiting yourselves to rb26's. will definately be interested in rb25 build Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 i hope your not limiting yourselves to rb26's. will definately be interested in rb25 build All RB's and CA's at the moment...about to do a tough 25 and 2 x 26's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysLink67 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Does croydon fit under that umbrella? I respect what you are doing. Thats why I have just open my own workshop complete with Full CNC mill machine and 800mm bed lathe, Bi-metal band saw, hoist, Tig and mig etc etc so i can complete engineer any part to my spec which includes making a torque plate for my RB26DETT which no snapper head machine shop over in WA seems to think in important in rebuilding an engine.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3708948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Does croydon fit under that umbrella?I respect what you are doing. Thats why I have just open my own workshop complete with Full CNC mill machine and 800mm bed lathe, Bi-metal band saw, hoist, Tig and mig etc etc so i can complete engineer any part to my spec which includes making a torque plate for my RB26DETT which no snapper head machine shop over in WA seems to think in important in rebuilding an engine.... Separate to croydon...they are in Sydney...im in Newcastle. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 So per/hr rates or fixed priced rebuilds on a sliding scale like some people are doing with 2jz's at the moment? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 So per/hr rates or fixed priced rebuilds on a sliding scale like some people are doing with 2jz's at the moment? fixed price mate...none of this bullsh1t mega dollar shock bill at the end of the build. But parts up front fee will apply, pretty fair i think. Will also have pre-assembled change-over long engine packages for stock/mild engines to save vehicle down time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 fixed price mate...none of this bullsh1t mega dollar shock bill at the end of the build. But parts up front fee will apply, pretty fair i think.Will also have pre-assembled change-over long engine packages for stock/mild engines to save vehicle down time. Sounds fair to me. I got some fixed pricing on 2jz package’s, as copied below. What’s your pricing like in comparison for an RB26 (obviously will vary depending on brand of part ect). Head package:Full reco 1mm os crower ex valves stock intake valves performance springs valve springs ARP head studs ACL proseal MLS gasket set full port, including chambers Valve clearances set Head fully assembled Match ported manifolds Ported throttle body $4000 or labour only, supply your own parts $2500 Options: Kelford 268/272 9.9mm lift cams - $830 1mm os crower inlet valves - $500 3/4 engines - everything below the block face: Basic re-ring: Hot tank everything Hone bores Deck block New NDC bearings New hastings chrome rings Including modified oil pump Full gasket set $2150 Re-ring & blueprint package: Hot tank all parts Line hone & fit ARP main studs Close & hone rods & fit ARP bolts Hone bores Deck block Stroke equalise, index & blueprint grind crank Balance Modified oil pump (better flow, sort blown front seal issue) New NDC bearings New hastings chrome rings Full gasket set (you get everything else I don't need for the bottom end) $3550 Built forged bottom end: As above, but add Scat H-beam steel rods Arias Forged Pistons $5050 Complete engines: Tentative prices, not finalised yet but should be close Fully assembled engine, re-ring & blueprint as above, ported & reco'd head as above Modified breathers New belt, tensioner & idler $8000 Built forged engine, as above but Scat rods & arias pistons $10 000 Options: Kelford 268/272 cams - $830 Thanks, - Josh Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 best of luck guys - as always if you need anything youve got my number Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
callan Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 where abouts in newi you workin out of? got a mate with a 32 gtr that may need a bit of work Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Good luck with it Paul and Stace. I always thought you would do something like this after running the 9 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilt-Toy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yes this is very much needed, especially in Newcastle.. my crank collar was machined on by the best machine shop in Newcastle and it was done incorrectly which ended up costing me $1300 10 months down the track. I was told to shutup and get over it, because everyone else in newcastle was WORSE then these guys. You just cant win. Welcome aboard!! once you get this going il send a few people your way! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3709517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Paul, will you be selling the same motor as in twoogle to customers? (same CR and cam specs) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3712300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Paul, will you be selling the same motor as in twoogle to customers? (same CR and cam specs) simple answer....no mostly going to concentrate on quick change-over street based products. We are aiming to have a least 1 built 25 and 26 forged street engine ready to instal for a 1 week pickup and delivery (we have a tilt tray towtruck) of cars. Cars delivered back running and ready to run-in, we believe we are the only ones in Australia that will be offering that kind of turnaround. The period of time cars are off the road awaiting engine build is a bit of a joke, and better service in this area is what we are aiming for. Twoogle's engine was a $20 000k+ job which is very detailed, time consuming and the headwork was done out-of-house and took forever, not willing to put our customers through the agonising wait for such work. Will be building plenty of 400kw 10 sec engines though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3712443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
den001 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 if i break a block (rb30/26) coz my engine builder says its the weakest point for the package now, what can i do to strengthen it now??? half resin filled?? it owes me areoun 17,000 g now aswell Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3712747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 simple answer....nomostly going to concentrate on quick change-over street based products. We are aiming to have a least 1 built 25 and 26 forged street engine ready to instal for a 1 week pickup and delivery (we have a tilt tray towtruck) of cars. Cars delivered back running and ready to run-in, we believe we are the only ones in Australia that will be offering that kind of turnaround. The period of time cars are off the road awaiting engine build is a bit of a joke, and better service in this area is what we are aiming for. Twoogle's engine was a $20 000k+ job which is very detailed, time consuming and the headwork was done out-of-house and took forever, not willing to put our customers through the agonising wait for such work. Will be building plenty of 400kw 10 sec engines though. Thats an awesome service! Mines off the road now for 2+years so yeah, love the idea Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/209809-dirtgarage-engine-shop-opening-soon/#findComment-3712782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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