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Old 23-02-2007 | 05:53 PM
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as above how much dose it cost for a rebuild,likes from harvey gibbs or enyother top tunner,for a 400bhp motor.
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Old 23-02-2007 | 05:56 PM
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not as much as people charge.
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How long is a peice of string mate....

What parts do you want to incorporate into the build?

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i dont know much about engines but a good spec to take 400-450bhp,full rebuild like pistons,cams,turbo chip and what other things that is ivoved in a rebuild
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Around Ł7k depending on what parts are retained / replaced....
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2wd or 4wd mate?that could decide what you go for as it'll take another 35k on a box if over 400 on a 4x4 and thats with out diffs
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Originally Posted by NIL 7717
2wd or 4wd mate?that could decide what you go for as it'll take another 35k on a box if over 400 on a 4x4 and thats with out diffs
35k, you using a gold plated titanium box ?
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Sorry for hijacking, how much would you be expecting to pay to build a standard reliable engine. Not for power just for reliability?
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by NIL 7717
2wd or 4wd mate?that could decide what you go for as it'll take another 35k on a box if over 400 on a 4x4 and thats with out diffs
35k, you using a gold plated titanium box ?
im a twat,sorry meant 3.5k
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