Engine recondition

[Snowfox]

Once I have a few things sorted, like my brake master cylinder, I'll be reconditioning my RB30 as funds now permit (yippee ). I have'nt got a quote for this yet, and I do trust my mechanic, but how much do you guys think I should be paying for this ? Any input appreciated !

 

[AussieHolden]

I paid $2,290.00 that included fitting for my VR Commodore.

 

[madmitch]

A recon RB30 engine is about $2000 for a turbo engine and less for non turbo at HM/GEM engines but have a good look around

 

[cohn]

a recon should only be around 1200 bucks exchange. plus installation.

 

[RB20DETVL]

Hmmm for $2500ish i rekon i could comfortably build a fairly strong RB30ET, including forgies. I don see why people dont have a go at doing reco's themselves. All you need is a manual for the car and some basic tools and your in with a good chance if you go from the manual and research it a little bit.

 

[jetspin_vn]

Agreed there. If you have half a clue and a manual then it's pretty easy. It's also bloody rewarding and you learn alot of vital stuff.

 

[RB20DETVL]

Thats it, why pay 1500-2000 to have the engine recoed to standard specs+ a 30thou overbore which i typical for most reco places, when you can work it even more and get better results for teh same price, if not less

 

[RB20DETVL]

Sorry for bring up something totally unrelated to the topic but... jetspin_vl i heard that the RB20 VL's used 4.11:1 centres.. is it hard to find a 4.11:1 LSD centre?

Cheers Phill

 

[madmitch]

I recon my owne i got the head O-ringed ported biger turbo inlet was ported got a stage 2 cam i put it together at home new i just put it in last weekend

 

[RB20DETVL]

yeh its a much more cost effective way, and id only pay to have it done if i didnt have the time to do it.