richard 384 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 Hi , i have a question about the lenght of time to strip down and re assemble a m20 motor . Not looking for a price for parts or machining just how long it should take . thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 Don't know 'bout others but i used to do all my race motors in 2 days (16 hours). Thats strip-clean-inspect-reassemble. When ya strip it be sure to lay out everything clearly and cleanly and it's easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 Bavarian rebuilt mine in two days and it needed machining. And it hasn't missed a beat since I started racing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30-redline 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 Bavarian rebuilt mine in two days and it needed machining. And it hasn't missed a beat since I started racing. hey was just wondering what sorta price it was to get a motor redbuild by them if you dont mind me asking? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 All depends on what needs doing. I had my gearbox rebuilt at the same time and also had machine work done. Best to call them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 too date i've spent $9600 and thats for the block and head all parts , machining and labour . the only thing i did'nt replace is the crankshaft.....still to come dizzy cap , leads , hoses etc...... it's not cheap!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamahoo 6 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 too date i've spent $9600 and thats for the block and head all parts , machining and labour . the only thing i did'nt replace is the crankshaft.....still to come dizzy cap , leads , hoses etc...... it's not cheap!!! .....ever had that sinking feeling that you might be getting robbed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 yea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted October 27, 2009 I think it would all depend where you take it, how busy they are etc. My head rebuild took 2 days. If I did my block they told me it would be one week turn over for bearings, rings incl. machine work etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 too date i've spent $9600 and thats for the block and head all parts , machining and labour . the only thing i did'nt replace is the crankshaft.....still to come dizzy cap , leads , hoses etc...... it's not cheap!!! Holy sh*t!!! Nearly 10 grand on an engine that could be bought 2nd hand for 200 bucks lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Holy sh*t!!! Nearly 10 grand on an engine that could be bought 2nd hand for 200 bucks lol And what would you get for your $200... just another M20 that probably needed a rebuild. $10k is alot of money, however you need to look at the build sheet costs of what was actually done. Its easy to spend $10k .. hard to earn as well... depends on what you are doing and how well you want it done. Edited October 27, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 $9600 for an M20. Your being robbed. My rebuilt SR20DET from my 180sx which had forged pistons, rods, rebuilt head, sleeved cylinders, and many many many much more expensive aftermarket parts, cost $3K less than that. With a Turbo upgrade this motor was capable of 300rwkw. So much care and time was taken to assemble it. A race prepped M20 for the E30 series would be half that with everything replaced and machine work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 $9600 for an M20. Your being robbed. My rebuilt SR20DET from my 180sx which had forged pistons, rods, rebuilt head, sleeved cylinders, and many many many much more expensive aftermarket parts, cost $3K less than that. With a Turbo upgrade this motor was capable of 300rwkw. So much care and time was taken to assemble it. A race prepped M20 for the E30 series would be half that with everything replaced and machine work. good point , but were not aloud to use forged pistons and after market parts . pistons $1450 cam$700 new inlet and exhaust valves you name it , it was replaced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30-redline 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 All depends on what needs doing. I had my gearbox rebuilt at the same time and also had machine work done. Best to call them. sweet thanks mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites