initialD

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hi guys, just wondering if any of u hav had an engine rebuild ? and how much it cost ?? how much can i exspect to pay ?
thanks alot

s70rjw

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Which engine are you rebuilding?
What power are you after?
Are you after something stronger / forged internals?
Budget?

jura11

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Hi there for 2.1 stroker kit(Bottom end build and parts, forged Pistons, Rods, ACL Bearings, Nitraded crank.All labour for removing and fitting new engine.Basic cylinder head clean and re shim, checking for valve seat consistency.All fluids and gaskets)is around £3k(maybe more,but contact Neil for prices) and price does not include head rebuild in case of any damage to heads...
This is i have from Neil Case@Slowboy Racing.

initialD

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its an 02 wrx
i already have
vf34
550cc f/i
sti tmic
walbro f/p
full decat
up/down pipes
pipercross panel
and ngk iridium plugs
im not really after forged internalls, i think as long as i look after it standard should hopefully b ok ! im planning on running about 340? daily driver . my max budget is about 3k

jura11

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Hi matey contact the Neil Case@Slowboy Racing and this guy will point you right direction.I've used Neil everytime(remap,service etc.)

initialD

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thanks for the advice ive just noticed ur quadlights have black painted centres , is this a common thing to do as mine are exactly the same see avatar .

my94wrx

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i thought you had already sorted this with API?

jura11

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Hi matey really contact Neil Case for rebuild or 2.1 stroker kit,Neil is good and honest guy and will point you right direction


Jura

Midlife......

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2.1 stroker will kill your bugeye WRX gearbox Why are you having it rebuilt?

Shaun

initialD

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well i had piston ring failure about 6months ago ! been saving since then , and my plan has been to get it done after christmas . your right about api , but havnt made any calls as of yet due to the fact that i just cant make my damn mind up api has amazin reputation but tfs racing is local and had work done in the past there !? im just thinking of the future once its built if any problems it can go bak to tfs for checkin out ! i know its negative but its reality , and piece of mind . doin my hed in lol

stevie1982

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APi every time, worth the extra distance IMO best of luck with what ever you do

every1sgottablue1

API will pick your car up for you!

dbaz193672

when mine needed doing i got a brand new 2.5 bottom end with nitrade crank) direct from subaru for £1,300 + vat

APIDavid

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So did I

initialD

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the thing is i read about api and i think right im going to them but then i think , theres always a chance somethin can go wrong and it becomes a nightmare to take back to get things checked where as tfs would make more sense surreyscoobys highly reccomend tfs and ive had work done by stuart in the past and was happy with his work .
but then seing all the positive feedback from api keeps changing my mind, u can understand my views ?

bigsinky

trust me. good subaru master technicians whose work can be trusted are few and far between. i would travel to API who have a reputation second none by a lot of subaru enthusiasts on here.

stevie1982

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well said, best bit of advice yet, its worth the time and effort imo

banny sti

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Mate take it to TFS as A) they are local so if any issues no need to travel or be recovered a major distance B) They have built some serious cars inc Jolly Green Monster's latest projects and most importantly C) that you have used them previously and were satisfied with the work.

initialD

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haha see where im coming from now about the mixed views
thanks for all the feedback though boys at the end of the day they both 2 very good companys with good reputation i just need to make my mind up

belliott69

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stew at tfs will make you very happy, i will not use anyone else and trust me you'll be wanting to go back for more things done in the end. plus he's nice and close and you'll get to look at the monster that resides there.