Any knowledgeable engine builders in va near richmond?
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Any knowledgeable engine builders in va near richmond?
I'm sorting out my options for my car and I really think I should rebuild with all my best parts instead of "chancing it" on my spare engine.
I'd like to find someone local with knowledge in rebuilding, I want to rebuild it myself with assistance if possible so I could do most of the work myself or assist the builder in the entire process so I can learn to do it without making a fatal mistake.
My engine is an 1987 turbo , I'll have two blocks to take the best parts from both should have a good amount of usable parts.
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I'd like to find someone local with knowledge in rebuilding, I want to rebuild it myself with assistance if possible so I could do most of the work myself or assist the builder in the entire process so I can learn to do it without making a fatal mistake.
My engine is an 1987 turbo , I'll have two blocks to take the best parts from both should have a good amount of usable parts.
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From: Dinwiddie, Va
So is it safe to say no one in va builds engines?
Even if there's a local who isn't a builder but has built their own that could help me that'd be great.
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Even if there's a local who isn't a builder but has built their own that could help me that'd be great.
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I rebuilt my 12A with the help of the Haynes Manual and engine assembly lube. When you start let me know. I usually have some spare time on the weekends only. I will pm you my phone number.
I had mine rebuilt at RP Performance in Summt Point WV. Good shop. There's also a guy in Roanoke, VA that rebuilds Rotaries "Rotary Life and Performance" if you google it. Other that that, don't know anyone in Richmond area.
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How much do all these places charge for a rebuild?
Im trying to see if I can collect all the parts I'll need for rebuild and see if I can get it done for labor charges.
I know one guy said jpr imports does it for $675 as he recalls.
Also I'm going to keep my car stock ports, if I did get it ported it'd only be a small/mild port.
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Im trying to see if I can collect all the parts I'll need for rebuild and see if I can get it done for labor charges.
I know one guy said jpr imports does it for $675 as he recalls.
Also I'm going to keep my car stock ports, if I did get it ported it'd only be a small/mild port.
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