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    Active Member Two Rings
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    how much does it cold to build rs3 engine?

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    Hey guys,

    how much does it cost to build an rs3 engine lets say to withstand ims850?

    thanks

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    Veteran Member Four Rings o1turbo30v's Avatar
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    Cars, guns, nuts and bolts
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    ~$10k Depending on a million things

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    Senior Member Two Rings chi_marketing's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by o1turbo30v View Post
    ~$10k Depending on a million things
    Just the core engine? Under $5K
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    Senior Member Three Rings
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    parts for rods and pistons alone are $2500 not including gaskets. then factor in labor for the shop.

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    Senior Member Two Rings
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    2019 built, full-frame turbo RS3,2019 Lexus LS460, 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X
    Location
    Texas

    10-12K with parts and labor.

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    Established Member Two Rings
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    I was quoted ~5k for rods, pistons and labor from a reputable RS3 shop.

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    Established Member Two Rings
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    Who are the reliable builders in the east coast, particularly the DMV (DC, Virginia, Maryland) area?

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    Veteran Member Four Rings
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aramze View Post
    I was quoted ~5k for rods, pistons and labor from a reputable RS3 shop.
    this is closer to correct if not on the slightly cheaper side. Anywhere from $6k-$8k parts and labor for the basics. There's a ton of options that can add up quickly

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    Established Member Two Rings Acerxz's Avatar
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    What parts? Stock compression?

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    Senior Member Three Rings
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyprac View Post
    Who are the reliable builders in the east coast, particularly the DMV (DC, Virginia, Maryland) area?
    I had mine done by Ken Brown @ LOCO Exotics. 8k or so for parts & Labor.
    2014 SQ5 DP/104 Octane 11.001 @124.55
    2019 TTE RS3 FBO
    2021 GLC63 S AMG

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