ChrisR90

Hey people, the time has come were I want more power, which with the 2.5 means forging ect, I was wondering were would be best to take it? I've used revolution (in Gateshead local to me) for any work I can't do and they're great never had any issues with them but their labour isn't the cheapest, and with such a big job I thought it be best to get some other quotes. So if you could recommend some places even better if you've used them for major work!

I have a 07 hawk 2.5
Thanks in advance Chris P.S I don't mind traveling

Tidgy

gonna get a wall of responces with differing opinions.

Best advice is dont expect it to be cheap, cheap build normaly means problems. If your happy with rev the use them. Persoanly i wouldn't go anywhere other than scoobyclinic, but as above its a very personal thing

ChrisR90

Yeah I gather that and I know it's not going to be cheap but figured that the more options I have the better, have you used scooby clinic and for what? I have heard of them and all good

Thanks again, Chris

96sti

TFS RACING check out my build thread. Then youll see why i highly reccomend

Tidgy

you name it, they have done it for me. engine building, bodywork, suspension, brakes, gearbox rebuild, ecu change, mapping etc etc

graph from the 2.5 they built for me, this was on low boost, chek out the spool hahaha

mickeymouse

I had my 2.5 forged by enginetuner in Plymouth.. I would highly recommend them.. Although they are opposite end of the country for you!! You'll also have to factor in travelling cost to drop off/pick up the car.. Be it train or mates lift etc.. Get as much done internally to the engine as you can afford at the time.. Even if this means sacrificing something else external (turbo FMIC etc) that can be done at a later date.. I wish I had my block closed and machined for 14mm studs.. That's my only regret.. To date..!!

IMHO I would do at the very least..

Pistons.
Rods.
Closed block.
Machined for 14mm studs.
Modified oil pick up.
Uprated oil pump.
Uprated head gaskets.
Clutch.

I'm sure I've missed something...!!

Your looking at around a minimum of 4500£. But more likely 6 grand.

Obvioulsy doing the above work will increase value but not by much..

Good luck!

gazney101

iTrader: (5)

ASperformance in birtley is where you need to be, alyn is doing a hell of a lot of 2.5 and 6 cylinder closed deck conversions and builds a **** load of time attack and sprint engines.

Or theres wms racing who posts on here, he also does the closed deck conversions and i believe he will do an exchange with your engine.

Both have very attractive pricing and good reputations

Linksfahrer

Im pleased to hear this as I just ordered my rebuilt Sti short block from Andy at wmsracing.

ChrisR90

Thanks every one

Some good info there think al be giving most of these suggestions a call, were are WMS based?

Linksfahrer

I think Andy mentioned Hollywell

Here's the tel number +44 (0)7917204738.
web : www.wms-racing.com


email: wmsport@yahoo.co.uk



Now he will have to give me a bigger discount

Linksfahrer

Im jealous 200lbft at 2850 and nearly 400lb ft at 3500 obviously my 2.0 is no substitute for 2.5 cubic capacity What's low boost then ?, just to make me curl my mouth.

Tidgy

1.45bar hahaha,



was pretty fun to drive, lit up all 4 wheels in 3rd, wet was,,, um entertaining lol

was on a sc46+ turbo

2pot

iTrader: (3)

I'd definitely have finch motorsport on my list, for quotes

http://www.finchmotorsport.co.uk/

ChrisR90

Thanks again everyone!

fez the plodder

Hello there, I had my 2.5 built @ engine tuner last year.... 5000 miles done now��
Alan and martyn are both helpful....
383/440 with the standard top mount...
Well worth the 4.5 hour drive for me...

ChrisR90

Hey man,
What route did you take? Did they forge your original engine or did you buy a new block?

fez the plodder

You have a private msg, clear you out/in box

ChrisR90

Cleared