Ian

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am running a very good spec 2L at the mo, and fancy saving for the next up grade, most of the time i just use the car to go to the shops and back, and the odd 1/4 miles now and then.

so how much does a 2.5 cost? also would this be cheaper than a 2.2/2.3 etc

thanks

SSCJAY

You can get an ej257 with Forged Rods and pistons for about $3200 from the states.

To get one from a reputable company over here your looking upto £3000 depending on quality of components used.

scoobysmiff

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do it yourself, good forged rods and pistons can be had for sensible money if you know where to look ;-)

Ian

iTrader: (10)

i only have basic tools, and not really anywhere to do it, unless someone wants to lend a hand?

APIDavid

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NEW APi handbuilt, 2.5 steel / forged short motor is £1800.00 with API steel rods, Wossner pistons, ACL competition bearings and ARP million horsepower big end bolts.

Plus VAT - with a warranty and you'd be dealing with English people in England for any advice or problem solving.

David APi

pink pantha

how much is a api 20l bottom end then pls as previous thread cheers

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

How much would you part ex my barely used built (by API) 2.0 for one of these?

Mus

iTrader: (2)

1800 is very reasonable would the rev limit still be 7000. and how much power can it take?and can i use my exciting sti 4 heads?

R4LLY

iTrader: (1)

A built 2.5 around £1800 is reasonable, however I think people overlook the extensive costs based in a big power build. The price may be relatively cheap to get the motor but the other costs add up when actually carrying out the build...

j16jrf

iTrader: (3)

yes how much is a 2.0 forged engine from API? i have pistons butwould love a crank and rods too

Mus

iTrader: (2)

A built 2.5 around £1800 is reasonable, however I think people overlook the extensive costs based in a big power build. The price may be relatively cheap to get the motor but the other costs add up when actually carrying out the build...


for real.

bighead

iTrader: (1)

mine cost me well over £13K !!! and I supply some of the parts as well !!!!

Jam Performance

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you wouldnt by any chance take cash for payment and knock of the VAT

silent running

LOL if he did he wouldn't admit it on here... But that is a very very reasonable price for a properly built 2.5, seeing as the first thing most people do is dump the standard pistons and fit better ones.

dynamix

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Ian - it depends on your power targets. If you are wanting less than 500 then you can get away with a std 2.5 STi bottom end and drop in pistons.

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

Shurely that's illegal Do people really do stuff like that and defraud the exchequer??

l'll have to try and see what I can do for a 2.0 built to the same spec as the 2.5 quoted.

It may be possible with a recon 2.0 block with a rebore to one size oversize.

We only work with NEW, standard kit on 2.5's because the cylinder walls are thin and the block will not take a rebore. EVER !

l'll be back as they say in the movies.

Cookie. The strip and rebuild cost and incidentals will add up in your case no matter how generous I try to be with a trade in.

The attractive price for the 2.5 works because it is a cash and carry price for people to do themslves. The moment you start using someone like us who charge [ very reasonable ] labour charges it starts to look like a very different proposition costwise.

David APi