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Hi all,

I'm just starting to think about rebuilding the FJ in the DR (along with everything else in it) and was wondering what I can expect a decent top to bottom build to cost?

I don't want to replace the rods, just get 'em peened, replace pistons, bore, valve springs etc.

So a full build, I've never rebuilt any kind of dohc motor properly so I don't know what to expect.

Any ideas?

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I got quotes for a basic rebuild of my FJ, drive in drive out bout 2k..Considering timing chain is going to cost me 1k to replace, i think i'll spend the extra $$$ and rebuild the motor hehehe

I'm sorta debatingover what I want a bit. Realy its just a how much do i want to spend. The "plan" is to build it with about 9.0:1 comp, so its got decent off boost response and add boost from there. So I'd probably only be aiming at 12-15psi on top of that, but I may get greedy i don't know. Thats what seems to happen. I'd like to know its not going to explode at higher revs, I know it'll go to 8 and not explode, so I guess I'd like to see 8500 or something. haha this is sounding very full rebuild + your first born son stuff now. I could probably spend less on the motor and spend more a good computer.

But yeah, thats the dream at the moment.

:rolleyes:

and a computer too. I think i'd rather upgrade the computer than the turbo, just rebuild it. 25psi huh, must be great fun to drive :P

Yes,computer too.However,using a rebuilt stock turbo on a "full tilt" motor,would be a waste.

Sadly I wouldn't know if my engine's fun to drive on 25psi...As yet it's only seen 10. :D

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