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Old 19 November 2004, 09:38 PM
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Thumbs up Good engine builder required in SE England! Recommendations Pls!

I'm looking for someone with a good reputation to rebuild am engine for me.

Not a subaru engine though - 2Ltr 16v Vauxhall lump.

Who could you recommend to rebuild me a bulletproof, reliable motor?

Richard
Old 20 November 2004, 08:24 AM
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whereabouts are you ?
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whereabouts are you ?
Near High Wycombe
Old 21 November 2004, 05:57 PM
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APi engines
Old 21 November 2004, 06:22 PM
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Walden Engineering?
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Originally Posted by dij
APi engines
Thanks dij, But API are only Japanese.

Vauxhall ?? Ptherrr!!

David API Engines / APi impreza
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Thanks dij, But API are only Japanese.

Vauxhall ?? Ptherrr!!

David API Engines / APi impreza
Might well be "Ptherrr!!"...but still giving most Sti drivers a run for their money in a straight line @ 190bhp/tonne in a [cough!] Nova [splutter!]

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Old 22 November 2004, 12:47 PM
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SBD based in Surbiton, Surrey

I've got the 208 kit in my Westfield.
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We don't need any more novas in Surbiton thanks
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Originally Posted by fiestaboy
Might well be "Ptherrr!!"...but still giving most Sti drivers a run for their money in a straight line @ 190bhp/tonne in a [cough!] Nova [splutter!]

Richard
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Dre-e-eam, dream, dream, dream, Dre-e-am.
No mate...I'm wide awake

Anyway...back to the topic...Any more recommendations?
Old 23 November 2004, 09:21 AM
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DTW Competition Engines - Harlow Essex
Old 23 November 2004, 09:35 AM
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Have a drive to Norfolk
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/default.htm
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God are Courtney still going? I remember when they started building 2litre novas and the front ends kept being pulled off them!
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