Which builder for New Engine Rebuild?.....Help Please
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Which Builder for New Engine Rebuild?.....Help Please
I have a dilema trying to decide which rebuild ortion to choose for my MY03 STI. The car is a UK model with a VF37 twin scroll conversion.
The options are:
APi Engines
Reuse my 2.0 block, crank & heads
Forged Rods
Forged Pistons
APi Modded Oil Pump
ACL bearings
ARP Block Studs
Standard Head gaskets
New Cam Belt
Alan Jeffery (Engine Tuner)
Reuse my 2.0 block with the option to use a CDB for £450
New 2.5 Crank to make a stroked 2.1 engine
Forged pistons
Forged Rods
Roger Clarke modified oil pump
Cosworth Bearings
Coworth Baffled Sump Plate
Cosworth Head gaskets
Cosworth block studs
Cosworth head studs
New Cam Belt
I may of missed a couple of minor things above but the essentials are listed.
These are both around the same price fitted within a hundred quid or so but I just dont know which way to go. I have only ever heard good things about APi & Alan Jeffery seems to have a very good reputation but not as many reviews on here.
Any opions would be welcomed.
The options are:
APi Engines
Reuse my 2.0 block, crank & heads
Forged Rods
Forged Pistons
APi Modded Oil Pump
ACL bearings
ARP Block Studs
Standard Head gaskets
New Cam Belt
Alan Jeffery (Engine Tuner)
Reuse my 2.0 block with the option to use a CDB for £450
New 2.5 Crank to make a stroked 2.1 engine
Forged pistons
Forged Rods
Roger Clarke modified oil pump
Cosworth Bearings
Coworth Baffled Sump Plate
Cosworth Head gaskets
Cosworth block studs
Cosworth head studs
New Cam Belt
I may of missed a couple of minor things above but the essentials are listed.
These are both around the same price fitted within a hundred quid or so but I just dont know which way to go. I have only ever heard good things about APi & Alan Jeffery seems to have a very good reputation but not as many reviews on here.
Any opions would be welcomed.
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David from api is a pretty dam good bet, He know's his beans. His aftersales service is brilliant i know guy's who have used him for motors and are well chuffed, One fella running 440 bhp! i'm using david for parts for mine.
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David gets my vote, based on a bit of experience with APi
Allan et al also have many supporters though.
I think you'd be in safe hands with both
Ns04
Allan et al also have many supporters though.
I think you'd be in safe hands with both
Ns04
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Just out of curiosity, has the OP considered the 2.5 option.
Better option than a 2.0 or 2.1 for the road? Although there are implications for the budget!
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Better option than a 2.0 or 2.1 for the road? Although there are implications for the budget!
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Thanks for all the responses, I had considered the 2.5 conversion but it would of impacted too much on my already streched scooby fund! These cars must have been made by women because they certainly know how to drain you of all money!!
I have just got off the phone and I'm booked in to have the 2.1 stroker @ Alan Jefferies. I have hired a 3.5T car transporter and will making the road trip down to Plymouth on Saturday morning
Let the sleepless nights begin!
I have just got off the phone and I'm booked in to have the 2.1 stroker @ Alan Jefferies. I have hired a 3.5T car transporter and will making the road trip down to Plymouth on Saturday morning
Let the sleepless nights begin!
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