Rb25det Stock Rebuild Cost?

[Whitey033]

Hi, just wondering if anyone could give me a ballpark figure on how much a stock rebuild would cost for a RB25DET? looking into buying one I found with a spun bearing for cheap...also, how much more would it cost to go forged instead? cheers

[Piggaz]

Why not just buy a known working engine and save yourself the headache. They're cheap enough.

Look up rods and pistons then add in you may be up for a crank also depending on how bad the damage is. Add on the cost of machining and assembly. For allllll of that you could buy two (possibly more) working stockers.

[Stixbnr32]

Yeah agree with Piggaz.

Could have cracked the block from vibrations and bent the crank

then if metal has got to the turbo as well.

Get a stocker or 2.

[Whitey033]

If you read closely, the question I asked was how much for a rebuild...

[zebra]

Here is a novel idea.

Ask an engine builder....

[Blackkers]

Are you going to hand over the dead engine to be fixed and pick it up ready to install?

I assume you don't know how to do it yourself or you would know the answer to your question

[Whitey033]

I didn't actually think it would be this hard just to jump online and ask if anyone had done this before and find out an approximate cost...

[Whitey033]

yes that's the plan Blackerrs

[GH05T]

solved that misconception then.

its the same as asking how much for a respray.
depends whats broken, what issues arrise when you start, how far do you want or need to go, what parts your using, how much your paying per hour, how long it takes.

[Ben C34]

Its not hard asking people to help you.

They also don't have to help you.

Take charge of your life and do things for yourself. You will gain knowledge and a fulfilling sense of achievement.

It will set a good example for those around you.

[Piggaz]

I didn't actually think it would be this hard just to jump online and ask if anyone had done this before and find out an approximate cost...

My bill was $3000. That included machining and the cost to screw it together.

That DID NOT include oil pump, water pump, set of pistons, head gasket or any of the other parts you may change.

Buying something "cheap" because it's busted only to spend what you saved plus much more doesn't seem a good plan.

[MariahCarey]

To fully rebuild an engine and make it stronger with forged pistons rods etc.

Got quoted about 10k from race pace - Their quality of work is top notch tho

Its all depends on how much you want to spend.

IMO, Its better to just buy a second hand engine, but I prefer to rebuild it so it lasts and I have no future headaches -

Appears there are so many arrogant pricks on this forum, be alot easier to just answer the kids genuine question

Edited May 18, 2015 by MariahCarey

[triggerhappy]

To fully rebuild an engine and make it stronger with forged pistons rods etc.

Got quoted about 10k from race pace - Their quality of work is top notch tho

Appears there are so many arrogant pricks on this forum

I would have to agree the guy only asked an approx cost. Few ego problems

Good on you piggaz

[zebra]

I would have to agree the guy only asked an approx cost. Few ego problems

Good on you piggaz

Because we all have different engine builders

I paid 7k for a build that had nothing but issues before it went bang

could easily pay 20k + to get something half decent and that doesnt include things like turbos and manifolds

[SkudR33]

I recommend you attempt to build it at home... Machine work will cost $1000 and then all you gotta do is buy parts and put it together.

[Whitey033]

there we go guys...cheers to everyone that actually answered the question I asked!

[GH05T]

so the answer is somewhere between diy and 20k+

seems like the first few answers still kinda stand strong

[hypergear]

For a R33 Rb25det, it really needs the pistons and valve springs, its a good idea to have it properly built then saving coins. Mine cost about $5G to rebuild including CP pistons, Supertech valve springs plus other bits and pieces.

[Stixbnr32]

Well - I ended up cracking my block.

bending my crank

putting metal through my turbos

blowing up my oil pump

putting metal through oil cooler.

cleaning head

machining head

checking new block

getting new bearings

pistons

rods

head gasket

valve springs retainers and guides

new oil pump etc etc

So its cost over $20k.

So lets say a basic build could be $5k. Full forged build with heaps the goodies and pretty much worst case engine damage.....$20k

[Humbla]

Omg,just pick up a good second handy,had one in my ol girl since 2010,still going strong ,

boosted and supporting mods done about 250000 plus now awesome engine when you

look after em properly. :-)