The final word?

[insane]

I know this question has probably been asked before, but im not too sure on how up to date the information might be, so i thought i would ask you guys as i have been dicked around so much i just want my car back

My 25 blew thanks to some dodgy actuator welding provided by a workshop which will remain nameless... Ive been told alot of things, but im relatively new to this whole car scene so i dont know what to believe...

What is the best option to go for in this situation? rebuild? drop in another 25? 26? conversion? and most importantly, who can i go and see that knows what they are talking about and can do quality workmanship at a reasonable price?? I just want my baby back on the road its been almost 2 months now

If anyone can give me some advice, and some sort of idea on what each option is going to cost, id appreciate it..

Thanks alot guys

[Sneeza]

Go and see Ken at Hyperdrive - www.hyperdrivems.com.au. He is also forum member and alot of people go to him from the forums.

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[GTS-t VSPEC]

What has happened to your current RB25? Have the ring-lands blown? My advice would be to get forged pistons put in. The RB25 is a very strong engine once the forged pistons are in.

[BoOsTeD_RB26]

A lot of this seems to happen. Dodgey workshops not taking responsibility for their screw ups. Good luck with getting it fixed dude!

[insane]

How much does it cost to get a rebuild with forgies?

[skyzerr33]

5K min

[insane]

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thx alot for ur input guys, geez we are talkin alot of money...

is there anything else i can do that might be cheaper? im not looking for mass hp or anything i just want my car back on the road. its not going to be a big racing machine.....

yeah im pretty sure the rings are gone....but the engine did seize mid cruise due to no oil. the actuator weld came off so no wastegate = big pressure buildup = turbo seal destruction = where did my oil go? oh its everywhere, look at the pretty fire.......

we did get the engine going again after about 20-30 min, but the infamous knock knock tap tap was audible from inside the car

cheers boosted 26 for ur support....

[Kaido_RR]

You might be able to keep up a rb25 engine for around the 1k to 2k mark i belived, might be a cheaper opinion

[GTS-t VSPEC]

If your looking for a cheap option then drop a replacement RB25 in it, but the ring-lands will die with much over 300rwhp, so eventually your going to have to put forgies in if you want that sort of power.

[insane]

sounds perfect to me, anyone know of any cuts going around or anything?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Try PM'ing Mr Mayhem, he oftens has half-cuts/engines for sale.

[JXL]

sounds perfect to me, anyone know of any cuts going around or anything?

Also look in the For Sale section cause i was noticing alot of R33 engines being sold out of wrecks which from what the people buying them were saying were top notch.

Sorry to hear about the blow up though.

[RB20LagWagon]

yeah im pretty sure the rings are gone....but the engine did seize mid cruise due to no oil. the actuator weld came off so no wastegate = big pressure buildup = turbo seal destruction = where did my oil go? oh its everywhere' date=' look at the pretty fire.......QUOTE']

That statement isn't quite logical, with no wastegate actuator you wouldnt get any boost at all, or close to none.

[insane]

that would be true if the wastegate stayed open, but what about if the wastegate was unable to open?

Or am i wrong?

[Nizmo]

yup can sympathise with you bud - my 25 blew thru noones fault tho ...... wasnt prepared for such an outlay of money .... really didnt expect it ..... got a personal loan then just went the forgies now hopefully i never have to worry about it again. *touches wood*