rebulid vs 3.8 v6

[BIG DYL]

hey eveyone has anyone rebulit a v6 echotec Ecotec no proformence mods just a rebuild

[Dinwoodie]

It's awfully quiet in here . . .

[BIG DYL]

yep it is can anyone help me

[acarmody]

I have had my Ecotec rebuilt by an engine builder, with performance mods, but its virtually the same. What do you need to know?

[BIG DYL]

I have had my Ecotec rebuilt by an engine builder, with performance mods, but its virtually the same. What do you need to know?

mostly i need to know the costs the only party i have is the block and heads but i recon ill do some proformence mod to the engine so can you tell me what you did to yours cheers mate

[mojododo]

Well if your gonna do a rebuild, might aswell rebuild it with a c.o.m.e. stroker kit. 4.2l of goodness, considering your having to rebuild anyway its a good chance to do it.

[BIG DYL]

Well if your gonna do a rebuild, might aswell rebuild it with a c.o.m.e. stroker kit. 4.2l of goodness, considering your having to rebuild anyway its a good chance to do it.

ok cool how much does a 4.2l stroker kit cost?

[vs.project]

like 1500 i think

[_R_J_K_]

like 1500 i think

Try more like $2500 for their cheapest kit.

[BIG DYL]

Try more like $2500 for their cheapest kit.

bogger i was hopping for a little bit less

[maldotcom2]

Yeah, they're a ridiculous price for what it is.

[Paiste402]

if u were gonna rebuild it y not add a few performance mods. maybe just a slightly larger cam to help it jump ect. if u were gonna blow the money on the rebuild y not make it better than the original for only a little extra

[BIG DYL]

if u were gonna rebuild it y not add a few performance mods. maybe just a slightly larger cam to help it jump ect. if u were gonna blow the money on the rebuild y not make it better than the original for only a little extra

yer i probley will do that

[BIG DYL]

where in adelaide can i get cheep engine parts for my rebuiled

[acarmody]

I bought all my stuff from a store up near Brisbane but they might ship. Performance Wholesale

Some prices, for comparison.

# Spring and retainers $240
# Collets $30
# ACL Race Pistons $375.50
# ACL Race Main bearings $74.46
# ACL Race Conrod bearings $44.12
# ACL Cam bearings $46.53
# Rollmaster double row timing chain $136.20
# ARP Head stud kit is $182.52
# ARP Main Stud kit $105.52
# ARP Conrod bolts $161.70
# ACL Race full gasket set $380

You probably won't need to go studs if your not intending to chase power, good insurance, but up to you. Also don't forget you may need other stuff, engine mounts, harmonic balancer, coolant pipes, water pump, etc.