I just got a quote from a shop in Michigan.

Services and products:

Endyn\Eagle Rods
Rollerwave 12.5:1 pistons and rings
new bearings
balancing
honing
boring to fit pistons (not overbored)
Assembly labor

Price: $2100

Does that seem reasonable or should I try to talk it down some? I will probably take this route because id rather do it right than do it twice. Lemme hear your opinions. Thanks!
-Nick-

 

Take your time and do it yourself with a friend.
Or shop around some more.

 

But the guy i talked to said that when you use forged pistons you HAVE to rebore your cylinders... is that BS? Also the reason im taking it to a shop is I want the bottom end done RIGHT. I never want to have to open up the damn crank case again. I could do it, but no guarentees it would be done right.


[Modified by B18CivicHB, 5:19 PM 2/20/2002]

 

Hi, you do not need to bore your cylinder walls to use forged rods. The machine shop will hone the cylinder walls ($40) for new pistons that are the bore as your cylinder walls. Also if he bores the walls, there no need ot hone it. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I just had my motor built with
Eagle Rods ($300)
Rollerwave Hi CR 81.5mm pistons ($450)
Main bearings & Rod bearings ($160 from Mike K)
Stock GSR Head Gasket ($70)
$675 for labor
I have move done to the motor that all fits your answer.
All parts were cleaned, micropolished the crank & balanced the engine. Bored out my cylinder walls. They put in my valve springs, retainers, cams & sprockets. They assembled my complete longblock. I got a good price on my work, I bought my parts before I took them to the machine shop. Good luck with your setup.


[Modified by JunCivic Hatch, 5:39 PM 2/20/2002]

 

I say buy the parts yourself and ask around. Find a shop that isn't going to charge you an arm and a leg.

Also, when you get the pistons take them to a machine shop and have them balanced to within .001 grams.

 

I emailed you Rick. Thanks,
-Nick-