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Looks like it's time for a rebuild.

Last night a really loud metallic sound started coming from the enine after a solid workout - to my horror.

No one's diagnosed the exact problem yet though a local mechnic ensures me that it's most likely a piston ring or bearing - dang.

Naturally I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible - though after phoning some garages they seem to think otherwise.

If I have to bite the bullet is it worth saving up extra for cams or forged pistons etc whilst the engine is out? I'm not prepared to fork out 10K + though

Is there an alternative to paying 5-7 grand for a workshop to haul it over??

Any advice from people who have gone through this??

Really sucks, as the car was running really well.

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Hi CONRAD,

Sorry to hear about the motor...

Most rebuilds these days even if its just a standard rebuild tends to cost a fair bit...Depending who u go to...

I would suggest at least an upgrade to the bottom end atleast pistons I suggest this because i get the feeling you like to push your GTR :D And you wouldn't be up to another rebuild sooner.....But that depends also on your budget..

I doubt it i helped in anyways...But forged pistons should be a must

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Absolutely do the internals while it is out, imagine trying to save $1k to find out you have to start all over again.

As for how to do it cheaper.....thats a bit tricky....as usual you get what you pay for, but the thing is an rb26 is just an engine like any other. As long as you have the manual and some helps its not too hard to do yourself. Just get an engine builder to prepare the bottom end for you.

If you have the time, skills and support you can save a heap by doing the labour yourself

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Absolutely do the internals while it is out, imagine trying to save $1k to find out you have to start all over again.

As for how to do it cheaper.....thats a bit tricky....as usual you get what you pay for, but the thing is an rb26 is just an engine like any other.  As long as you have the manual and some helps its not too hard to do yourself.  Just get an engine builder to prepare the bottom end for you.

If you have the time, skills and support you can save a heap by doing the labour yourself

Building a tough RB26 is easy.....hell, even i can do it!

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I think the problem with building engines is when u start you $x will do it but iy ends up costing $Y. When i did mine i said 10k was it but as time past it just keep going up. things that sould be done like sump baffles maybe a larger sump are really a must to push a GTR around. best way to go is to buy every thing your self and when your ready pay the labour

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