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Old 01-18-2009, 07:41 PM   #1
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Engine rebuild

I saw many turbo8 and supercharge 8 owner rebuild their engine before going FI, when do I need to rebuild my engine i currently near 90,000 miles(hehe love to spend time with my 8). how much does it usually cost for the rebuild and should i rebuild b4 go in FI, I am gettign closer to FI
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what? who rebuilds their engine just to go FI?
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most of us rebuild after going fi .
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Old 01-18-2009, 07:47 PM   #4
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what? who rebuilds their engine just to go FI?
I have no idea, i saw pettie owner was doing it and some people was doing it, I hope is not necessary because i dont want to pay for it.
But when a rotary engine needs to rebuild(my first rotary car, loving it and learning it.)
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Old 01-18-2009, 07:53 PM   #5
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HAHA, got it bro! how much it cost?
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mine was $4000 nz all up - about US$2000
Great learning experience - both the blowing up and the rebuilding .

Seriously ....... dont rebuild a perfectly good motor .
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Old 01-19-2009, 02:43 PM   #7
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mine was $4000 nz all up - about US$2000
Great learning experience - both the blowing up and the rebuilding .

Seriously ....... dont rebuild a perfectly good motor .
Just had mine done. I lost compression and was forced into the rebuild. Just wait until require a rebuild. You need to ask Charles R. Hill how much as part of the money I gave him went to mods.
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rebuilds are not all alike. If you replace just what's broken, it will naturally be cheaper. I spent around 3k in parts alone.
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true info no need to rebuild until its neccessary, I installed my Pettit SC with 76K on it, it now has 82K and when it goes I plan on goin with a Mazmart(Rick Engman) rebuild... But like others said if you do it yourself you can bring the cost in comfortably under $3k...
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Do any one know any shop that is not just rebuild engine, but also make them better. What I mean is maybe better seal or polish or something....more F/I capability?
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yeah you need to do some research on Rick Engman,,,
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Hey thanks rotr8, if my engine break due to too much boost i know who to look for.
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Do any one know any shop that is not just rebuild engine, but also make them better. What I mean is maybe better seal or polish or something....more F/I capability?
Talk to Ray at BHR. He offers porting with a rebuild (among other things).
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got it thanks phil
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