RB26 Head Work Price Estimate?

[EYXB]

RB26 Head Work Price Estimate?

Hi all,

I'm currently deciding whether or not to pull the trigger on a pretty all-out engine build for my R34; including new N1 block with the 2.8L Nitto stroker kit.

I was talking to my mechanic about it and he was telling me about the supposed benefits of extensive head porting. The problem is I was quoted $4000 for the head porting job and another $1600 to recondition the head. I have to admit I really don't know much at all about how much such jobs are supposed to cost but it does seem unusually high.

I was hoping someone with a lot more knowledge about such things could tell me whether these prices are legit or whether I'm setting myself up to get ripped off.

Cheers.

[WantGTR]

Think of it like this. Each thing you do to the engine  is about a thousand. 

Now calculate your wish list.

[KiwiRS4T]

Head porting requires skills and experience for which you must pay but I would not accept a quote for $5600 without extensively canvassing the alternatives - there must be quite a few shops (I assume you are in Aus) who do this work. Ask them the before and after CFM and see if they can name some clients - odds are there should be some top drag or race cars they can point to.

For comparison Lewis Engines  http://www.lewisengines.com.au/gtr-rb26-ultimate-head-package/ 

offer packages starting from $1800 up to $9,000 - maybe give them a ring and see what each stage involves.

Before you start spending mega bucks you need to be very clear about what you want from your build and what you are going to use the car for. Also that you will never get this money back should you decide to sell at some point.

 

[EYXB]

Cheers mate I'll check them out