Rebuilding My 26.

[Nee-san]

Do any of you love birds have any experience with machining costs ?

I know you do.

I am rebuilding my 26 and am looking for a very rough estimate on the costs of crank preparation (if indeed mine is still in good condition).

The reason I ask is that if the costs to prep and ready the crank for reuse are substantial I will just buy a 2.8/9 stroker kit as it's the crank that adds cost to these kits.

Just as an offside, I will be using this turbo so will welcome the extra cubes:

http://www.full-race.com/store/turbos/borgwarner-airwerks/borgwarner-s300sx-fmw-turbo.html

[Duncan]

Generally a crank needs

• Plugs drilled out, tapped, cleaned and grub screws inserted
  
• Clean in hot bathCheck for straightness.
  
• Check for clearances to block and girdle
  
• Check for clearances to rod big ends
  
• Linish lightly or for oversize bearings
  
• Fit Crank collar if it is 32 or early 33 crank.
  

A rough guide is $500-$1000, towards the higher end if a bearing was spun on the old motor.

[FineLine]

Hurry up already Mitch, I'm gonna die of old age before you finish this damn thing.

[R31Nismoid]

A rough guide is $500-$1000, towards the higher end if a bearing was spun on the old motor.

And a brand new crank is only $1100 or something from Nissan.

A lot of people just buy a new one for this reason.

[Marlin]

If chosing Nissan new be aware that many come pre-cracked.

Truthfully, we returned for replacement two brand new cranks when X-rays showed cracks.

[abr33]

Add 200+ for blueprinting on top of machining/polishing

[Nee-san]

Cheers guys,

I am leaning towards a stroker because the price I saw for a new crank is about 1500 from JJ and Ebay etc.

another 1500 can get me a 2.8/2.9 crank in a kit for about 5000.

Unless any of you know a better place to look/have a better idea.

[abr33]

also places like lewis engines do short blocks for pretty good prices...

[Nee-san]

I've seen that,

Usually they are a pretty basic engine with anything more you get charged through the ass for parts and labour

Assembly and all the labour bar machining costs me nothing.

[MBS206]

And a brand new crank is only $1100 or something from Nissan.

A lot of people just buy a new one for this reason.

And after a day at a machine shop for an open day, I'd be sending a brand new crank to be check up on anyway...

[Duncan]

And after a day at a machine shop for an open day, I'd be sending a brand new crank to be check up on anyway...

totally agree. I've had tolerance issues with brand new nissan cranks and a brand new n1 block. always get it measured before you use it

[jangles]

The tomei 2.8 need balancing also

[R31Nismoid]

And after a day at a machine shop for an open day, I'd be sending a brand new crank to be check up on anyway...

Oh of course, no doubt.

And if it is not good enough, send it back to them!

[Nee-san]

Thanks for responses.

What do you guys think of these bad boys ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tomei-Stroker-Kit-Pistons-Rods-Crankshaft-R32-R33-R34-RB26-RB26DETT-Skyline-GTR-/200844746453?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec3479ed5&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1180

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brian-Crower-Stroker-Kit-R32-R33-R34-RB26-RB26DETT-/200643038256?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb741cc30&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_923

Do I really need a stroker ?

[Deano 1]

Wow cheap.....

[R31Nismoid]

Thanks for responses.

What do you guys think of these bad boys ?

http://www.ebay.com....1#ht_500wt_1180

http://www.ebay.com....=1#ht_500wt_923

Do I really need a stroker ?

One thing to think about is the weight of the cranks etc.

From memory the BC crank weighs a bit more than the HKS one as an example. So depends what you want characteristics wise and use of the car to boot.

[Nee-san]

Just going to be a weekend car Ash, mountain runs, cruises etc.

I'll look into the weights.

Anyone else have any other pointers or advice ?

[33GTRV]

workout your budget, costs ect and double it. Trust me.

[GTR_JOEY]

I wanna see how that borgwarner goes

[Joshbigt62r]

^^^what he said^^^