Can anyone tell me how much a engine rebuild will cost me
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I brought a metro turbo engine a few month ago and want it rebuild but av no idea were who or how much it will be can anyone help me?

Are you intending to rebuild it to a standard spec?

What power are you after as this will have a significant affect on what needs replacement/uprating.

Hi m8
I don't really want it standard
But it all depends on the price

for a standard rebuild including gearbox if you do it yourself I imagine you could do it for £1500 with new pistons, reground crank new gearbox cross pin diff etc. which should see a reliable 120bhp.

if the engine is in good condition and only needs bearings, rings and a gearbox probably a lot less.

If the engine is in bad condition do u think it would be worth buying another one.
I'm not to good with the engines so wouldn't be doing it my self

Hi Ash1275, Im in mansfield, I can offer to help you strip and access what you need. It could cost you anywhere from £500 for a very basic rebuild to around £5000 if you are after big reliable power.

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well if you got 4k lying round then there is a very nice spec unit in the for sale section at the moment.

As long as you engine is not totally fucked your better off rebuilding it unless you can really vouch for the unit you are buying. With a fesh rebuild it is not worn and has not been run with an incorrect setup (ignition/fuel) possibly causing damage.

thanks
i dont no if the engine start or anythink really would appreciate ur help

unfortunately i dont av 4k :(
when i bought the engine i was told he only just took it out and it was running fine but due to my mini been resprayed i avnt had it put in and i want to make sure it is ok so i dont av the risk of damaging the spray shell

Spent 2k on mine so far and still going

Edited by Nick on 8th Oct, 2011.

Yes he does. He said "Had". Play nicely with new people Vegard.

Mines cost 2k so far and ive done the following:

Rebore to 40
New omega pistons
New 266 cam kit
All new gaskets
New oil pump
New water oump
Painted the block
New bottom end bearings inc big, main and thrust brearings
Gt28 turbo

Ive got so many parts lying around ive forgotten whats what

Basically when im done the only thing to to be new/refurbed is the crankshaft and the pushrods

2000 so far im expecting another 400 - 500 and itll be done

Do you have a spec or budget you want to aim for, what is it intended for? Road use, track use? Drag etc etc?

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On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble

It will be used for the road.
I'm not sure on a budget would like cheap but good if that was possible

Sorry vegard or spellcHecker wHicH ever you profer

I'd strip down what you've got first and see what you've got to play with as this will have a significant impact on any build.

You could build a budget engine with pretty stock parts as I have but i was lucky my pistons and block were good to be re-used (only needed rings) and a cheap standard crank. Yes, you could go for a re-bore and new shiney pistons with the price tag to match

As for a cam, if money is tight, you could use a s/h MG n/a cam to good effect. Many use the avonbar turbo cams (forget the number at the moment).

Head; again this will all depend on how good the head is to start with but you could start off with simply opening up the chambers to reduce the compression. There are a couple of guys on the forum that have been modifying these to good effect; have a look about and your find out who to talk to.

Ignition; consider megajolt if you can but plenty will still be using the original set-up.

the options are so varied and everyone has a differing opnion of what they consider good for use on the road etc, I'd do some research on the forum and get some ideas on what you really want.

Thanks rob I will have a good look around befor I make a move thanks :)

no probs.

i think you may find this useful, http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=214604

Edited by wez on 8th Oct, 2011.

one day boost will be mine!

I have run the numbers a few times and the best route you could go down is to buy an engine kit from Mini speed.

Check out the spec of the parts included and then phone round and see home much it will cost to put it all together

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Thank u mr joshua I will av a look

I would say from experience that it's well worth teaching yourself the basics, reading as much as possible, then just getting stuck in and do it yourself.

Out of everything I've done with my car, building the engine was the most enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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