engine rebuild

[Vxr Jase]

just gathering info really as i am curious...

when u have a engine rebuild what actually do u change?
also is it like having a new engine? if that makes sense?

[vxr c dave]

There is so much that can be done and usually depends on customer requirements and what's needed once your in there tbh.I just did mine after a plug failed

[Vxr Jase]

There is so much that can be done and usually depends on customer requirements and what's needed once your in there tbh.I just did mine after a plug failed

if u dont mind me asking how much did it cost ya to repair fella

[vxr c dave]

Well I did it myself so no labour bills do just for parts etc it was 2.5k.cosworth piston.rebore to suit pistons.steel rods.new cylinder head.full gasket set.steel bolts all round.new cam belt kit.all new crank and rod bearings.oil and antifreeze etc etc

[dannyf]

things like bottom end
pison's and Rods changed to steel rods an forged pistons
new bearings
balance the bottom end is a good one to do and easy also
all the bolts an nuts
I like to change from bolts to studs and nuts for the head

[Vxr Jase]

Well I did it myself so no labour bills do just for parts etc it was 2.5k.cosworth piston.rebore to suit pistons.steel rods.new cylinder head.full gasket set.steel bolts all round.new cam belt kit.all new crank and rod bearings.oil and antifreeze etc etc

impressive so u have a strong engine now

things like bottom end
pison's and Rods changed to steel rods an forged pistons
new bearings
balance the bottom end is a good one to do and easy also
all the bolts an nuts
I like to change from bolts to studs and nuts for the head

ta mate,

so if car ever went its easy enough to rebuild reallly

[vxr c dave]

Wouldn't say easy unless ya know what ya doing like I did.can really go wrong if clueless. Don't like studs and nuts and the new rods etc are on dowls so align perfectly

[Vxr Jase]

Wouldn't say easy unless ya know what ya doing like I did.can really go wrong if clueless. Don't like studs and nuts and the new rods etc are on dowls so align perfectly

yer mate understasnd wt ur saying so is ur engine like a brand new one?

are the cossie pistons better than vxr ones? as i thought vxr ones were forged?

[dannyf]

when i did my cossie i changed the head bolts
to studs an nuts never had a problem an that was always on the drag strip
only 2 racing seats left inside
if it was not needed it was cut out and covered with alloy sheet

[Vxr Jase]

when i did my cossie i changed the head bolts
to studs an nuts never had a problem an that was always on the drag strip
only 2 racing seats left inside
if it was not needed it was cut out and covered with alloy sheet

lol.... wudnt it be cheaper to buy a second hand engine rather than rebuild?

[worky]

I'm also a fan of changing over to studs and nuts on the head

[dannyf]

lol.... wudnt it be cheaper to buy a second hand engine rather than rebuild?

no
see for high power builds its better to start off with a engine Block thats done high miles
I have had a new Z20 Block out side going rusty for a over year now

its getting nice an hard ready for big power when i use it

[Vxr Jase]

no
see for high power builds its better to start off with a engine Block thats done high miles
I have had a new Z20 Block out side going rusty for a over year now

its getting nice an hard ready for big power when i use it

whats reason for that danny like fella?

[worky]

Its a proven block

[worky]

letting it rust does nothing but it will need cleaned up anyway before fitting and rehoned.

I always keep mine oiled up and in a garage.