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Hey guys

Just looking to see if anyone knows the rough costs of an engine rebuild

I dont mean anything fancy or high number capable.

Just thinking about the options on bringing the car back to what it was like when it was new.

I guess just keeping all the stock internals but replacing with new ones

I wouldn't even know what to replace to be honest other then pistons because of the rings being worn out.

Thanks for the help

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No need to replace the pistons unless they are damaged. You just need new rings and bearings (Crank journal and big end), new oil seals for either end of the crank and gaskets all round. Do the valve stem seals in the head while your at it too, plus the oil pump and water pump. I've only done an SR20, and I would put aside $3000 for a good rebuild with OEM replacement parts (SRs have a chain which costs a lot to replace). Expect more if there are any unexpected discoveries. Don't really know the costs for an RB though, could be different.

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No need to replace the pistons unless they are damaged. You just need new rings and bearings (Crank journal and big end), new oil seals for either end of the crank and gaskets all round. Do the valve stem seals in the head while your at it too, plus the oil pump and water pump. I've only done an SR20, and I would put aside $3000 for a good rebuild with OEM replacement parts (SRs have a chain which costs a lot to replace). Expect more if there are any unexpected discoveries. Don't really know the costs for an RB though, could be different.

i think you'd have to measure the piston to bore clearance, if you are after as new condition i would think the pistons would be on the cards

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Thanks for a rough idea.

Sounds worth the while if its around the $3000 mark

I am just chasing a safe and reliable 250kw which I have a list of all the things needed.

Just want to make the engine as perfect as I can.

Was that with all the work done yourself?

I will just be doing it slowly myself with a mate to show me the ropes.

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Do it when the engine goes pop man. Safe and reliable 250rwkw is a walk in the park for an unopened engine, assuming the tune is good. Mine's been going happily for over a year now with 295rwkw - healthy as ever.

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Really only $3k for a rebuild? What about time to take the engine in and out?

ESP quoted about $6K awhile back for an RB26 (freshen up), all new seals etc. Not that ESP was ever the cheapest but might give you another idea. Add another $10k and you could get a full stroker rebuild :-)

For a GTST, drop in a RB26, 250kw all day.

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Mine's been going happily for over a year now with 295rwkw - healthy as ever.

Hey Troy how many km has your car done?

Mine is around the 185 000km mark.

Really only $3k for a rebuild? What about time to take the engine in and out?

ESP quoted about $6K awhile back for an RB26 (freshen up), all new seals etc. Not that ESP was ever the cheapest but might give you another idea. Add another $10k and you could get a full stroker rebuild :-)

For a GTST, drop in a RB26, 250kw all day.

Rb26 twin turbo?

With the 3k rebuild I think he is talking about doing it yourself.

You can knock a fair chunk off without the cost of labour I guess

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Cars should never blow if looked after, treated right and all regular maintenance done an schedul. I try to over do it if anything, esp when i have a car that i push a little.

A rebuild should only be needed if the engine has been mistreated or pushed very hard, or you intend to push it hard and need things upgraded, replaced or refurbished... (or the engine is decently old).

All the best with it dude, and your research for rebuilds and parts etc can come in handy for if i ever want or need to do the same someday!

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Haha seems like you and I Jason are soaking in all the knowledge off these guys.

We also seem to be going the same way with our builds. :thumbsup:

I was looking into it because I dont have any idea of the history of the past 179 000km on the car.

The guy I purchased it off took me for a drive and thought doing 110 down a side street in 3rd gear would make me want it even more.

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Hmmmm... That would make me buy the car less... Mine was well looked after and hardly driven.

Yours is bout the age to rebuild any hoo... But i like to be prepared.

Bought a new trolley jack and stands for doing work recently (inc oil change, but also changing my dif and gearbox oil in the next couple weeks) and hoping to have my boost controller back and installed by then).

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