Engine rebuild - who to go to?!
25 April 2017, 10:58 AM
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Engine rebuild - who to go to?!
Recently got rod knocking on my 2010 Impreza WRX STI 2.5 hatchback.
Going to have to get the engine rebuilt. But with forged pistons, uprated rods, arp headstuds etc for extra security. Don't want to go mad with the horsies.
Was wondering where everyone recommends as I've had mixed answers.
Cheers, Tom
Going to have to get the engine rebuilt. But with forged pistons, uprated rods, arp headstuds etc for extra security. Don't want to go mad with the horsies.
Was wondering where everyone recommends as I've had mixed answers.
Cheers, Tom
25 April 2017, 12:12 PM
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Previous owner of my car had a forged build done by Finch motorsport a few years ago. Never had any issues so far and its done well over 30k miles since the build with little to no oil use between services.
25 April 2017, 12:45 PM
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Richard Henry motorsport in Bradford have built my engine in my sprint car, it's been subject to some serious abuse on my part and it's sweet as a nut.
Give them a call tel:01274 732508.
Speak to owner Andy Hill, quality workmanship and fantastic to deal with
They are only an hour up the road from you.
Joe
Give them a call tel:01274 732508.
Speak to owner Andy Hill, quality workmanship and fantastic to deal with
They are only an hour up the road from you.
Joe
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25 April 2017, 03:28 PM
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Depends on spec and goals. Best bet find a place your happy with and discuss spec and cost direct with them. Just beware of cheap jobs, you get what you pay for and i've seen some abismal engine builds.
25 April 2017, 03:39 PM
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I've been quoted 5 grand so far 😔
25 April 2017, 04:00 PM
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about the right sort of money for a basic rebuild, issue is going to be how much damage there is when its stripped. The bill can go up alot if you find parts are knackered. I ended up with a big bill because most (only the head castings were reusable) of the engine was damaged when they stripped it.
25 April 2017, 05:33 PM
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15,000 miles and it sounds exactly as it did from day 1 of the build, set me back about 4k.
Speak to Simon and he will go through everything with you, i was recommended by Bob Rawle who said "i wouldnt have anyone else build my engine"
Just to add, Simon will leave no stone unturned, hes not the cheapest but in my experience he will build you a good engine
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25 April 2017, 06:16 PM
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Chevron Motorsport in Stafford did mine a couple of years ago.
15,000 miles and it sounds exactly as it did from day 1 of the build, set me back about 4k.
Speak to Simon and he will go through everything with you, i was recommended by Bob Rawle who said "i wouldnt have anyone else build my engine"
Just to add, Simon will leave no stone unturned, hes not the cheapest but in my experience he will build you a good engine
Siv
15,000 miles and it sounds exactly as it did from day 1 of the build, set me back about 4k.
Speak to Simon and he will go through everything with you, i was recommended by Bob Rawle who said "i wouldnt have anyone else build my engine"
Just to add, Simon will leave no stone unturned, hes not the cheapest but in my experience he will build you a good engine
Siv
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25 April 2017, 06:59 PM
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Im sure there is good and bad in all engine builds and i hadn't got a clue which way to turn when i needed mine.
I think the key here is to do plenty of research, go speak to a few builders and see how they operate.
When i chose Chevron Simon definitely knew his stuff, he put me at ease and gave me the confidence to go ahead with the build.
I had also heard that he worked with Mclaren in his younger days and still does the testing on the Whiteline Impreza's.
That was it for me i was sold
Siv
I think the key here is to do plenty of research, go speak to a few builders and see how they operate.
When i chose Chevron Simon definitely knew his stuff, he put me at ease and gave me the confidence to go ahead with the build.
I had also heard that he worked with Mclaren in his younger days and still does the testing on the Whiteline Impreza's.
That was it for me i was sold
Siv
25 April 2017, 10:14 PM
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25 April 2017, 10:40 PM
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He supplied 2.o odb new 2.5 crank, rods and pistons, oil pump, gaskets, seals etc and fitted my cylinder heads and timing belt. after refitting and mapping with vf35 turbo made 340 bhp and 350 ft lbs torque. Its only used on track and so far running perfectly. I'm very happy.