Reconditioning Rb26dett

[-VIPER-]

Hi guys,

I have my eyes set on a 1990 R32 GTR with 104K kms which has been flagged as potentially having fried piston ring. The car seems to have some modifications to it, eg dump volve.

I would like to bring the cars to origional condition and was just wondering how much it would cost to have the engine reconditioned/rebuilt to stock specs. Has anyone undergone such a project?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Joe

[farch]

stock pistons, rings bearings, gaskets then freshen up plus labour at least $4000+

Edited March 24, 2008 by farch

[Bumblebee]

theyre are many ppl who have rebuilt rb26's..... @ my last work place.. we did 2 stock builds. as for mine, im doing a forged rebuild because im chasing alot more power then what the stockies can handle

Its expensive no matter what kind of build ur after.. and the 4k+ estimate is a pretty good estimate

The last R33 rebuild i did ended up costing 5.2k

[GTR-32U]

Hi guys,

I have my eyes set on a 1990 R32 GTR with 104K kms which has been flagged as potentially having fried piston ring. The car seems to have some modifications to it, eg dump volve.

I would like to bring the cars to origional condition and was just wondering how much it would cost to have the engine reconditioned/rebuilt to stock specs. Has anyone undergone such a project?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Joe

how much does he/she want for the car ? This will be the utlimate decision whether its worth it or not

[R338OY]

An example:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Rb...hl=rebuild+rb26

[-VIPER-]

how much does he/she want for the car ? This will be the utlimate decision whether its worth it or not

good question, the dealer's (power street motors in melb) asking $14K for it.

As its a dealer, I can get a 3rd party warrenty on it...you think that the it would cover some parts if the engine dies? I know that the premium 3yr one can cover upto something like $2500. Its not everyting up at least it makes up for some of it.

[-VIPER-]

An example:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Rb...hl=rebuild+rb26

That's a start ..thanks r338oy

[Bumblebee]

it wont cover any parts of the motor because the motor is under wear and tear.. just like a clutch or brakes.

[-VIPER-]

it wont cover any parts of the motor because the motor is under wear and tear.. just like a clutch or brakes.

I see. So those warrentees are basically worthless?

[Bumblebee]

they most certainly are unless it spins a bearing on ur way out