how much to budget for rebuild

[dazleeds]

as above
im getting another tech 1 engine this week as a spare
so thinking to put this in the sport and do a full rebuild on mine

and if poss take it out to a 2.7 at the same time

would also like some added extras to bring the power up to a good level

so my question is whats the rebuild to 2.7 spec likely to cost£?

also what else could i do whilst keeping the block original?

i know F I is the obvious route but that would drasticaly change the external appearance of the engine

what else and why please??

cheers

Daz

[dazleeds]

[gcorky]

get on the phone you lazy man


what ya going to do rings,shells,rebore+pistons?

[dazleeds]

get on the phone you lazy man


what ya going to do rings,shells,rebore+pistons?

well theres the problem mate

as much as i can strip stuff down and usualy get it back together too

i just aint very technical and wouldnt know where to begin tbh mate
with reg making it a 2.7 using my block etc

but it seems like the sensible thing to do
take mine out put the spare in and get mine major sorted

[gcorky]

dont think the increase would be worth all that trouble!strap a turbo on m8 and stop messin and swapping engines!

but i maybe biased?

why cant you just use the 525e bottom without dismantling and strap the 2.0 or 2.5 head with required work?

engine parts can be pricey such as o/s pistons around 600 for set of 6 at my local engine service centre.
machining,shells,gaskets,seals,etc etc

p.s argos has got 1 for sale,ready to plop in?