RB26DETT Rebuild kits

[kylezo]

Hey guys,

just wondering from people who have done rebuilds, what kits they would and wouldn't recomend. Also what other things i should look at getting done while i have the engine out of the car.

thank you. 

[KiwiRS4T]

Don't know about kits - I think most people just make a list of parts and then buy them.

The question is what do you need and what is your reason for pulling the engine? If it is just tired you may just need rings and bearings and to re-seat the valves etc.

If it were mine I would pull it apart, look for obvious damage (broken ring lands burnt valves etc) and then measure to see if components are still serviceable. If you are not sure get someone who has good knowledge to have a look. Then do you just want to get it back on the road or do you want a modest performance increase... or 400 - 500 kw (or more)?

Other things to do while the engine is out - replace all the rubber hoses and check the clutch.