Finally getting a little bit of money together guys, so as per the title, can you recommened some good reputable 'rebuilders' ?

Many thanks in advance

Acey

 

were r u

 

Yeah, that may help a bit! doh

I'm in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Cheers

 

right if your prepared to travel contact rc devolpments they are based in warrington i work with someone who is a close friend of clive who works there and he says the guy is an absolute magician with jap cars but it wont be cheap

 

Well, not totally sure if my car will make it there! lol
It still drives and sounds quite smooth most of the time but you never know :s

Any rough idea much he'd charge for a rebuild?

Cheers

 

check the site iwww.rcdevelopments.co.uk but i dont think ull find any prices!!

but people go back time after time

 

Thanks for that mate. Have sent them an email enquiry for the time being.

 

let me know how u go on

 

Will do mate!

Have actually just been offered an engine with 30k on it for 725 quid plus 50 quid postage! :O

'excellent condition' apparantly

 

A new short engine can be had for around £1200 and fitting is about £800-£1000,

Have a chat with David at API,

They also collect for a small (ish) fee

 

Thanks for that Danny Boy! Will keep them in mind.

Been quoted around 1,600 for a rebuild by AS Performance.

Do you guys think a rebuild is a better option than a decent 2nd hand engine?

 

rebuild with a warranty will be better than a second hand engine. Problem with 2nd hand engine is you dont know the history of it. A rebuilt engine will be as fresh as a daisy. AS are highly recommended as are API

 

Yeah, that's what I thought mind. It's just when you get offered a low-mileage one with warranty for half the price, it makes you think for a bit! lol

But no doubt a rebuild will prob be better in the long run.

Thanks

 

the old saying. Buy cheap, buy twice.

 

There are a couple of questions you have to ask:

1: Why is the engine out after only doing 30K???
2: Is the mileage correct?
3: if the engine is out of a smashed car, was it was frontal impact, how do you know if the pulleys/ cambelt etc have not been damaged as they are right at the front of the car
4: how long has the engine been lying around

Also bear in mind a rebuild using a new bottom end instead of your old one being reused.

I wouldn't want to pay for a rebuild and use the old bottom end, using a new bigger piston etc. After bits of metal from the broken part and crap had been pumped around the engine by the oil pump.

remember to get a few quotes first and ask what they will be doing regarding the rebuild

 

Nail on the head, hit.

Speak to David at APi.

Whatever you do, make sure the job is done right first time!! All the best

Ns04

 

Matt at RCM is imo the best engine builder in the UK.

 

Thanks for all the help guys! Much appreciated

You got any website/phone number for RCM, Ross?

Cheers

 

Alyn at AS Performance is your best bet as he's local to you too - his quote seesm very reasonable also.

Plus he's a top man..

 

RCM are good, but sometimes with good comes expense. Shop around the various diff co's mentioned see what suits you. Dont be afraid to ask questions

 

im from liverpol and i have heard alot of **** about rc development he has been taked to court quite alot for doing rebuilds on scoobys and evos then they go bang after about 3months and he wont fix then from what iv heared his wifel eft him over it all

but hey its upto u were u take your car


there is also dp motorstort in warrington and they are ment to be the daddy when it comes to scoobys i no a few people that use them my mate has his evo in there no getting a 600bhp rebuild and another lad has just spent £20k with them on his scooby they could be worth a ring

 

DP although very good tuners are quite inexperienced when it comes to scoobs, the 20K build I believe was their first big scoob build. There was a thread on here a while back about that particular build. If I had a gtir though and it needed stuff doing they would be my first port of call.

The price from AS sounds like a good one and it is a reputable company and as it is local to you I would give them a go.