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does anyone know where i can get an Engine Rebuilt in NSW by someone who knows what they are doing ? I was thinking doing RB30DET with RB25 Head on it .. I Already have block but i cant find anyone who can do it all for me that is cheap , does anyone know anywhere?

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gabby at proform in moxon rd punchbowl (0297082920), builds plenty of rb engines.

he might build alot but they arnt very good, bought n engine off sum1 who had it built by this mob. was a brand spanking new engine, hadnt been started. croydon were horrified at what they saw wen they took the sump off to put my new extended sump on. Long story short, the whole engine needed to re done

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I just had an rb30/25 built at Hills Motorsport in Castle Hill, I am very happy with the price and result.

Thread is over here: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Santa-t300855.html

Really don't want to start a shit fight. But I'd be against taking your car there. (The OP); If you want to know why then just PM me.

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well 2 builders i just rang want $10,000+ on just motor

Glenn, give Dart Automotive a call and speak with Jim.

Dart is responsible for a large number of big horsepower GTR's on SAU including my previous R33 and I highly recommend them.

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Glenn, give Dart Automotive a call and speak with Jim.

Dart is responsible for a large number of big horsepower GTR's on SAU including my previous R33 and I highly recommend them.

out of all of the people i've dealt with over the last week due to my engine built, DART and Unigroup have been the most realistic and knowledgeable so far.

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Duncan and I have both had engine rebuilds done with hills motor-sport, Duncan more then myself - mine is still going 20k+ strong, never missed a beat - there are plenty of people who think they know what they are talking about with hills motor-sport but there is ALWAYS 2 sides to a story so if you want the opinion of a constant happy customer of hills instead of some once of disgruntled opinion talk to Duncan or myself. Everyone has there own opinion, which they are of cause in titled to, but there are plenty of people on here that just jump on the band wagon without any 1st hand experience.

so 1+ for hills motor-sport, been dealing with them for 2years+ with my R34 and have always been looked after price and quality wise. I'm starting to get sick of people give this shop shit because of one bad experience and then one friend who had a bad experience. what about all the good experiences? every shop has there disgruntled customer, there is a reason why that place is full of cars, they must be doing something right.

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It comes down to this.

Take your car to where people have complained about service, even taking them to court.

Take your car to where you've heard nothing but compliments, not a single bad thing... and reasonable price etc.

I know where I'd take mine. Not even pointing fingers at any workshop in particular, I try and follow this rule with product I buy tbh...

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ive got plenty of first hand experience from hills motorsports and as per forum rules i cant mention anything here. PM me and i will tell you what almost 30 people from 3 forums have told me. i havent even gone further than nissansilvia and supraforums.

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PM SydneyKid...

He knows a bloke (Milton) in revesby that is a pro a building big RB30 race engines

had a rough quote and he was the best priced

also SydneyKid raves about him alldayeveryday

I'll try find his details but I'm at work ATM

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