To get a professionally built performance motor, how long would you be expected to wait for the build, if you supplied most of the parts.
Just wondering.
mountainbug LindaLop
183 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
how long to build a motor?
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Most guys will not assemble a motor for you using your parts .This is due to the guy not making a $ from just labour .
good guys do it in a day easy
good guys do it in a day easy
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Depends who it is, but some guys might use stuff like your crank and rods if they are ok. Still i'd bet at least a few weeks minimum. More time in waiting around for parts, waiting for machining, running around picking up things etc.
Jon
BiX Veteran Volks Folk
2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
took my engine 4 weeks. but i dropped off a semi stripped engine, and it was dis assembled, cleaned, machining and balancing done of everything, rebushing of rods, machinng and polishing heads, full flowing the case etc etc,
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!
3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Depends how busy they are and how much of a priority you have managed to convince them the job is!
If they do the machining "in-house" it shouldn't be too long - but you still have an outside dynamic balancer to contend with!
If they do the machining "in-house" it shouldn't be too long - but you still have an outside dynamic balancer to contend with!
BiX Veteran Volks Folk
2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
also i told my engine builder I would prefer him to have it done perfectly in 5 weeks rahter than a rush job in 3 etc.
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!
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theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard
405 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
professional + performance = 2 or 3 weeks at least. like is already said, how busy is the shop?
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sax Insano Dub Head
846 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
1 day.
2 if he sends it away for balancing.
Seriously, he does it this quick and the results are pure joy to drive. Of course, he replaces anything stuffed with new and you pay all the way but you do get what you pay for.
2 if he sends it away for balancing.
Seriously, he does it this quick and the results are pure joy to drive. Of course, he replaces anything stuffed with new and you pay all the way but you do get what you pay for.
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sax Insano Dub Head
846 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
And that's in South western Sydnee.
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
i just did one in 2 days with my old man
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mountainbug LindaLop
183 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
spose my problem was that i said i wasn't in a hurry
(bad mistake), that was around 4 months ago, hopefully will pick it up next couple of weeks.
(bad mistake), that was around 4 months ago, hopefully will pick it up next couple of weeks.
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
never ever tell a mechanic no hurry i did that 5 years ago and im still waiting
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sax Insano Dub Head
846 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
Never tell a musical instrument repairer that, they charge extra because they find more wrong!
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
In reading your question "How long would I expect an engine rebuild to take?"
I would expect that it would take 2-4 weeks. When you say supply most of the parts, there is often some other small items that will be required.
If it takes any longer than that, there should be a reason.
My opinion anyway
I would expect that it would take 2-4 weeks. When you say supply most of the parts, there is often some other small items that will be required.
If it takes any longer than that, there should be a reason.
My opinion anyway