dead sr20

[boosted180]

hey fellas i just got the fone call then 2 tell me dat my engine is dead n im looking at just under $6500 for a basic rebuild ne suggestions let me kno cheers guyz

[yumafia]

Why is it dead and how

[boosted180]

apparently i sup the top bearing n the piston is hitting sumthing lol i dunno wat 2 do jus gettin sum prices on rebuilds

[yumafia]

Thats bull than how come car runs normal sometimes and sometimes sh|t what a fuk are they on about

[180SXTCY]

if thats the case and 6500 dollars is for a basic rebuild, and u got that kinda cash id either rebuild or look for a rb26 half cut and do a transplant..

[S133LTR]

6500 for a basic rebuild is a bit steep.... does that include pulling the motor in and out etc....

Ive had motors (SR's) built for less than 3500 if the stock botom end and valves are still useable. Keep looking around.

Red top halfcults through maytech were just under 3500 last time I asked...

[boosted180]

yer i thought it was a bit pricey but that was all parts n labour!! i made a few more calls n i got a good deal.the money aint a problem its just finding the rite people 2 do it asap and i dont wanna buy a 2nd hand motor caz knowing my luck it will b a dud so i gotta go 2 the workshop 2morro n find out wat exactly is gettin put on n then ill let yaz know the price n the parts.

[S133LTR]

show us the damage or let us know what shat the tin.

[Morgs]

Take it to a reputable workshop.

XSpeed, one of our sponsors will do a good job.

[boosted180]

well just got bak from the workshop n they gave me my shopping list lol
CP or arias forged pistons & rings
Eagle H-Beam Conrods
Tomei Metal head gasket
Tomei Rocker arm stopper
Nissan engine gasket kit
ARP Stud kit
ACL Race Series bearings

and a couple of other parts that i want.........

Sard 550cc injectors
Nizmo Thermostat
Sard Fuel Pressure Reg

i think thats all for now but iam considering a stroker kit.. all up for parts and fitting im look at $6,700 but that doesnt include the injectors,thermostat or sard fuel pressure reg..... let me know what you all think..

[yumafia]

Thats a nice shopping list dude.

[180SXTCY]

from someone that has just built a sr, thats a pretty good price considering they are doing the maching, assembling, and suppling the parts! chuck a big snail on there 2 if u got the funds!

[boosted180]

well thats the thing.. rite before i spun a bearing i just had my car bak from the shop... i got a hybrid t25bb put on n it was only on da car for a week n then i spun a bearing so im gettin the rebuild n then puttin the boost up on the hybrid snail.:) and if i end up gettin a stroker kit then it will b even more fun!! its a nice shopping list but it comes with a nice price 2

[180SXTCY]

good things come with a price tag, ie gtr's haha..

[boosted180]

well i had sum1 tell me that the shop thats doen my engine rebuild doesnt do a compression ratio test or check the tolerances and clerances apparently they just slap it all together so im gonna have a word 2 them 2morro morning n find out if they are gonna do them

[S133LTR]

thats the hi octane kit....
$2450 online.... doesnt include the ACL bearings or the ARP stud kit.
The bearings and stud kit (head, mains, rods) probly less than $1000.. (180SXTCY did you use ACL bearings/ARP stud kit.. $$?
$3200 for assembly and machining... are they removing/refitting the motor from the car or are you dropping off the long block?

[boosted180]

iam gettin the car towed there so they are removing and refitting the motor.. im still gonna call around n see if i can get the package cheaper caz with that high octane kit i still gotta buy the ALC bearings or the ARP stud kit, im not sure what the bearings are worth but the stud kit is approx $320 and buy the time i have to get the kit sent from over sea's ill end up paying the same amount as 2 buying it here in the package

[180SXTCY]

no i didnt use ACL bearings but bearings are cheap anyway! yes i did use ARP conrod bolts, ARP main bolts and ARP head stud kit, all that ARP stuff around 750 bucks!

also dude, why u doing buying ARP stuff from over seas? ring Chris mills performance, he keeps arp stuff for sr's and his prices are good

[S133LTR]

theres also bulk ARP fixings on ebay (in australia) which are cheaper than retail..
180sxtcy are you using genuine bearings??

[boosted180]

i just rang chris mills performance n the guy sed he has 2 make sum calls n sort out a kit for the sr20 and then gimie a call bak in a day or 2..and i heard that ACL bearings are not that good and to go with NDC bearings i dont know what 2 do caz ive got different work shops telling me different things..

[gtrken]

Stud kit as in head studs and main studs.
Or just head studs ?

$320 for both is a really good price.
$320 for only one of the kits is exxy and we could beat that price easily.

[180SXTCY]

i used "king" bearigns all round, there isnt alot of diffrence between them, just make sure you got the bearings with the oil groove in the center of them. this ensures better lubrication.

[boosted180]

im not sure they just sed that it is an ARP stud kit 4 $320 but like i sed im not sure who to take my car 2 caz every1 has different packages and i dont have a clue how 2 rebuild it my self but i prolly could do it with help from my dad and mates but i dont have the tools

[180SXTCY]

i know a bloke who builds sr's and does a very very good job at it, if u like i could ask him if he'd build one for you, but you would have to supply all the parts.

[boosted180]

i know a bloke who builds sr's and does a very very good job at it, if u like i could ask him if he'd build one for you, but you would have to supply all the parts.

yeh man that would be good!! ill supply the kit and then get the car towed there n he can do da rest.. cheers man

[180SXTCY]

dont know if he will take the motor out for you and put it back in however, but ill see.. and get back to ya!

[boosted180]

aiight cheers man dat would b siik.. hope 2 hera bak from ya soon.. any one else kno any1 prices n info would b much apreciated cheers peepz