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well, just did a suspected ringland in my 32 GTR. Starting pumping massive amounts of smoke out of the catch can, lost power, lost compression. So now im guessing im gonna rebuild it.

Whos had it done? where did you get it done and what mods did you do, and most importantly, how much did it cost?

Cheers,

Dan

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well, just did a suspected ringland in my 32 GTR. Starting pumping massive amounts of smoke out of the catch can, lost power, lost compression. So now im guessing im gonna rebuild it.

Whos had it done? where did you get it done and what mods did you do, and most importantly, how much did it cost?

Cheers,

Dan

If i was to get one rebuilt, I'd be trusting the guys I get to do everything (Hint ; theyre in my sig) but if they couldnt do it, I would go to Mildrens (North) or Manta (South)

Just make sure u do the research and use the right preventative parts, if you do a good rebuild it'll last u a lot longer than just replacing stock parts.

$0.02

-D

I'd be hitting up Rhemac. I've not dealt with them personally but know a few people who have and not a bad thing to say and awesome engines to boot. Honestly though, go to a couple of places and speak with the people, that's the best way to get a read on them, see what they offer, how much, etc and make your choice from there

having done this myself in the past 12 months... I can definately tell you who NOT to use,

however if I was to do it again, i'd probably go with Chris Milton (http://www.miltonengines.com.au/index.htm)

My advice is speak to a few different ones, get written quotes, do as much research as you can before committing to anyone.

Goodluck mate..

assembly of a bottom end or heads makes no difference whether it's a pushrod motor, OHC or even diesel.....knowledge of tolerances & procedures is what you need.

I'd personally be getting an engine reconditioner to do the assembly not a tune shop or service & repair shop........unless it's Willal or JK.

Peter Hall (ex Willall Racing) at JMS or James from Nisspeed :D
pete is a champ!

Unless he has changed jobs since late last year Peter Hall is the manager of Autosport on Magill Rd and no longer does engine rebuilds (it was one of the reasons that he left Willall).

I used Steve Cramp at Manta Racing. He will be more expensive than most places you go to but, as in most things in life, you pay for what you get. Peter Hall recommended Steve to me and I continue to use Manta to this day for all work on my GTR. After going to 6 places I'm happier to pay more for someone who won't make a mistake or try and cut costs. Do it once, do it properly. If only all others within the car industry were as good.

If my 26 went bang,

I would choose a tuner that I would stick to, and then I would goto an engine builder that they use, that way the two go together and the tuner will know 100% what work has been done and then the tuning will perfectly compliment the engine build so once you work out whose going to tune your car, go from there.

I've heard nothing but good things from Lewis engines too.

Rhemac at Gawler - Best place in SA for engine work and machining. John from their servicing department knows his RBs inside and out, as he was at JMS back in the days and has built a few.....

Plus an employee built a "no expence spared" RB26 over 400 AWKW and reved to over 10K, from what I've been told.

Edited by Race__24

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