fellow msoc needs engine help!!!!!.
10 April 2009, 07:31 PM
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fellow msoc needs engine help!!!!!.
hello all,on a very big low at moment.just got my car back from having its final stage of mods,and after a very fast couple of weeks the big ends have taken a dissagreement with the power.im gutted,spent a fortune on my beast n now i need a engine rebuild.can anyone advise me of a good engine builder who isnt going to make me need to sell a kidney. thanks in advance,a very miserabl pete.
IIRC you only had the car built last week by ScoobyClinic?
10 April 2009, 08:14 PM
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cheers guys,yeah engine management (solaris) was plumbed in by the clinic.cant fault the guys,they gave me what i wanted,just think the standard internals just couldnt hack it.what do u guys think of api, any good?
10 April 2009, 08:21 PM
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Try EngineTuner they are building a 2.1 race engine for my TypeR, sample of there work :
https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...completed.html
Give them a call for a no obligation quote
https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...completed.html
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10 April 2009, 08:29 PM
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Try EngineTuner they are building a 2.1 race engine for my TypeR, sample of there work :
https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...completed.html
Give them a call for a no obligation quote
https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...completed.html
Give them a call for a no obligation quote
spoke to alan's son
still no reply
have had the same treatment from ds automotives
and torque of the devil
not having a go at their work
but they dont call back
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10 April 2009, 08:39 PM
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sorry m8, i dont chase people for somewhere to put my money
i explained what i was after and was told i would be contacted
i own a carpentry firm and if i say i will call back i do
no second chances in my game
and i expect the same in return
maybe this is why rcm charge what they do?
10 April 2009, 08:45 PM
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sorry m8, i dont chase people for somewhere to put my money
i explained what i was after and was told i would be contacted
i own a carpentry firm and if i say i will call back i do
no second chances in my game
and i expect the same in return
maybe this is why rcm charge what they do?
i explained what i was after and was told i would be contacted
i own a carpentry firm and if i say i will call back i do
no second chances in my game
and i expect the same in return
maybe this is why rcm charge what they do?
The guys over at RCM are also in my good books they even sent me a DVD of the gobstopper with my last order 
But then again nothing comes cheap whilst dealing with RCM
10 April 2009, 08:52 PM
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maybe its just me m8
do they think i am a time waster
or maybe not good for the money
i dont know for sure but if one of them can get back to me
with a plan of action and a price and time scale
we may be able to make some headway
my car needs a purpose in life or i may as well sell it
maybe Ash is right about a bmw
did have a look at a maserati today though
do they think i am a time waster
or maybe not good for the money
i dont know for sure but if one of them can get back to me
with a plan of action and a price and time scale
we may be able to make some headway
my car needs a purpose in life or i may as well sell it
maybe Ash is right about a bmw
did have a look at a maserati today though
10 April 2009, 09:04 PM
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not a good start when a company doesnt follow up an enquiry.im a mechanic by trade n would love to do the rebuild myself.prob is facilitys to strip my engine down,lovely boss is saying he doesnt want it taking up any space!!,cheers boss.
10 April 2009, 09:15 PM
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I would go to Engine Tuner or Zen.
Tried loads of tuners and ended up throwing ALOT of ££ down the drain.
Engine tuner have given a top service so far, and gone the extra mile to help out when needed.
Martyn is sometimes very busy so it's understandable if one or two queries slip through the net. Alan is normally on top form with queries etc...
Last time we were there, they had around 5 Subaru's to do big power builds on, a Noble, a BIG power GTR, Evo's, Kit car's, etc... There was ALOT of quality work being done by them and their prices are reasonable. Give em a call.
Tried loads of tuners and ended up throwing ALOT of ££ down the drain.
Engine tuner have given a top service so far, and gone the extra mile to help out when needed.
Martyn is sometimes very busy so it's understandable if one or two queries slip through the net. Alan is normally on top form with queries etc...
Last time we were there, they had around 5 Subaru's to do big power builds on, a Noble, a BIG power GTR, Evo's, Kit car's, etc... There was ALOT of quality work being done by them and their prices are reasonable. Give em a call.
10 April 2009, 09:34 PM
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I would go to Engine Tuner or Zen.
Tried loads of tuners and ended up throwing ALOT of ££ down the drain.
Engine tuner have given a top service so far, and gone the extra mile to help out when needed.
Martyn is sometimes very busy so it's understandable if one or two queries slip through the net. Alan is normally on top form with queries etc...
Last time we were there, they had around 5 Subaru's to do big power builds on, a Noble, a BIG power GTR, Evo's, Kit car's, etc... There was ALOT of quality work being done by them and their prices are reasonable. Give em a call.
Tried loads of tuners and ended up throwing ALOT of ££ down the drain.
Engine tuner have given a top service so far, and gone the extra mile to help out when needed.
Martyn is sometimes very busy so it's understandable if one or two queries slip through the net. Alan is normally on top form with queries etc...
Last time we were there, they had around 5 Subaru's to do big power builds on, a Noble, a BIG power GTR, Evo's, Kit car's, etc... There was ALOT of quality work being done by them and their prices are reasonable. Give em a call.
all carried out very well
on collection i asked him for a price and details on where to go next
chased him via e mail 2 weeks later
2 weeks later still and not heard a word
my car is desperate for a 500+ multi map set up
if it doesnt happen this year it may have to go
10 April 2009, 09:37 PM
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thanks mate,will give them a call.im not looking to go super strong,just want a top quality rebuild with race bearings,hopefully to eliminate any future big end issues...oh,and an uprated oil pump.
10 April 2009, 09:43 PM
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hi there mate try garage whifbits in enfield thay are great thay built my mates skyline engine and thay have a great rep give them a call Contact Us | Garage Whifbitz
10 April 2009, 09:57 PM
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i have been to paul at zen recently for some guages and minor works
all carried out very well
on collection i asked him for a price and details on where to go next
chased him via e mail 2 weeks later
2 weeks later still and not heard a word
my car is desperate for a 500+ multi map set up
if it doesnt happen this year it may have to go
all carried out very well
on collection i asked him for a price and details on where to go next
chased him via e mail 2 weeks later
2 weeks later still and not heard a word
my car is desperate for a 500+ multi map set up
if it doesnt happen this year it may have to go
That would be a real shame.
Give one of em a call again and I'm sure someone will be able to help you out.
What's left to do on it now?...
10 April 2009, 09:58 PM
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No doubt they'll sort you out a good deal.
Their 2.1 builds are excellent VFM as well! K18LLR will have his on the road soon so will be able to showcase their work.
05 May 2009, 10:11 PM
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ok,just a quicky guys,due to financial issues,ive decided to do my own rebuild.must admit the newage wiring loom was a bit of a pig,but now everything is off n just need to hoist the engine out.already bought a set of wiseco pistons n manley rods.will let you all know how it goes, cheers, pete.
07 May 2009, 11:58 PM
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Pete
This is the only way to go IMHO
Being a mechanic you've only wondered have they done this
or that
This way your motor will go together with TLC and KNOW it's spot B@llock
When you give it full 'beans' it ain't going to let go
Good luck with the build up and I'm sure you will enjoy it in the end
Paul
This is the only way to go IMHO
Being a mechanic you've only wondered have they done this
or that This way your motor will go together with TLC and KNOW it's spot B@llock
When you give it full 'beans' it ain't going to let go
Good luck with the build up and I'm sure you will enjoy it in the end
Paul
09 May 2009, 09:59 PM
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thanks guys,i know what your saying paul.its going to take a fair bit longer this way,but satisfaction level when its all done should make it all worth while.will keep u all posted.
09 August 2009, 07:20 PM
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ok guys!,all back together and had my first nervy start up yesterday.glad to report its running spot on!!!.now i need to get a base map put on the solaris to run her in,and a thousand boring miles here i come!.cheers for all your support guys,much apreciated.
12 August 2009, 12:22 AM
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That's Great news Pete
How many fingers and toes did you have crossed during the initial cranking over
Bet ya had a smile a foot wide when she fired
Good on ya for taking the plunge and doing the work yourself. I'm sure its given you a real sense of achievement and job satisfaction
Get that 1000 miles out the way, change the oil and filter and blast away
Well done mate
How many fingers and toes did you have crossed during the initial cranking over
Bet ya had a smile a foot wide when she fired
Good on ya for taking the plunge and doing the work yourself. I'm sure its given you a real sense of achievement and job satisfaction
Get that 1000 miles out the way, change the oil and filter and blast away
Well done mate