Tom Tucker Donating Members 669 Member For: 5y 5m 22d Posted 15/05/20 11:06 PM Author Share Posted 15/05/20 11:06 PM Just a Gtx3582, maybe 3584RS, 6466. T56 manual. I'm jealous of the guys that can pump 25-30psi into the midrange, such as yourself. Car is 100% a weekender, will do a few track days here and there, nothing serious, just a bit of fun. With the manual box, it's not really worth drag racing, so I doubt I'll ever bother, unless I'm testing trap speeds. Current 400kw is fun, but it's obviously constrained with how much it can be fed. Long term, I'm hoping to slowly chip away at a resto. Bolt a half cage in, nice light seats, maintain carpet and sound deadening. Think Porche GT3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Member 564 Member For: 20y 2m 29d Gender: Male Posted 15/05/20 11:28 PM Share Posted 15/05/20 11:28 PM Your long term goals could change mate. Sounds like you need rods pistons oil pump gears and valve springs. job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabbo_32 Member 69 Member For: 10y 8m 1d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne, Victoria Posted 15/05/20 11:54 PM Share Posted 15/05/20 11:54 PM so many different ways to skin a cat these days qld has many good reputable reconditioning / machining shops you should try going in and chatting with them as opposed to looking for shops that do engine packages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 669 Member For: 5y 5m 22d Posted 15/05/20 11:56 PM Author Share Posted 15/05/20 11:56 PM I don't disagree, but when you get the head reconditioned and you add valve springs, hd timing gear, a decent harmonic balancer and mid range pistons and rods some places seem to be taking the piss with pricing. Hence my original enquiry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 15y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/05/20 12:15 AM Share Posted 16/05/20 12:15 AM I agree with going to see someone and having a chat to them. A lot of engine builders are very good salesmen as well. The flashiest shop doesn’t always do the best work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 669 Member For: 5y 5m 22d Posted 16/05/20 01:05 AM Author Share Posted 16/05/20 01:05 AM Thanks man, good advice. I want someone that is meticulous and takes pride in their work. Not a shop that just knocks them out, or claims what they're doing is some sort of secret proprietary dark art to justify ridiculous prices. Looks like your engine came up really nicely from a builder who is genuinely invested in a good outcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,752 Member For: 13y 5m 1d Posted 16/05/20 01:34 AM Share Posted 16/05/20 01:34 AM It's the head, timing gear, cams etc where the cost can really change. I'd say 5k could build you a tough short block that will easily handle what you want. Rods, pistons, pump gears, bearings. I think the spool short blocks are about 6k with girdle, but is that really required...If you have a low Kay FG head in good condition with cams id machine it flat then just bolt it down with the latest 12mm head studs. As 14 is probably overkill for your application. Saying that if you do go 14 you can easily solve any boost control issues by just welding the gate shut Atomic timing chain, lower sprocket, moving guide, and the rest are genuine including tensioner. Is say 5k in parts and 2-4k in labour depending how much you do yourself.So 9k to still have some concern over valves/cams etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI PSI Member 1,586 Member For: 18y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Central Queensland Posted 17/05/20 08:27 AM Share Posted 17/05/20 08:27 AM On 15/05/2020 at 7:43 AM, Tom Tucker said: Hey man, tried to send you a message, but your inbox must be full? I made some space. You should now be able to message me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixman Donating Members 600 Member For: 20y 5m Gender: Male Location: Hills District, NSW Posted 17/05/20 10:20 PM Share Posted 17/05/20 10:20 PM Anyone use tbre performance? Seems to have a big fan club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 18/05/20 12:23 AM Share Posted 18/05/20 12:23 AM Remember when Gunna used TBRE .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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