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Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged
Posts: 988
Reg: 08-2005
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So I've waited another 2 weeks now to get a quote from a local engine builder in Perth so I can finally get my car back together... I had followed up with an email last week and was promised a phone call. Still nothing...
I would have thought with the global melt down businesses would be scrambling for jobs. Especially a sizeable one like mine (Engine rebuild, twin screw install etc). Told them I have the money sitting in an account ready to be spent....
This coincides with my custom front bar which has been at another perth business since September 2007!! I kid you not... It's been 'half' completed for six months so I can't really take it out of there...
I try and do the right thing by being nice but quite frankly I'm getting really frustrated with these local businesses that simply don't want to take my money!
Anyone else know of any competent engine builders in perth that actually want some business? Let me know otherwise my wife is going to spend it on completing our kitchen and I'll never get the car back on the road!!
GRRRRR  |
Joe Radisic
DieHard
WA
2JZ GTE 547.7RWHP@21psi 10.8 SEC
Posts: 795
Reg: 10-2006
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Now you know why I gave up!
Next car options I am toying with, something I will just enjoy.
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Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged
Posts: 990
Reg: 08-2005
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Nice Joe...!....Very hard choice there...I would recommend taking all three! After all you will have a 4 car garage in your next house, you have to fill it somehow?!!...The forth spot can be for a Barina for your missus's... 
I've been seriously considering throwing in the towel myself and buying something that I can just enjoy rather than wasting so much time an money trying to get work done. |
Matt Sartori
TryHard
Western Australia
TT
Posts: 103
Reg: 08-2008
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Hard choice?
Theres no competition, go the viper! |
Paul Fitzsimmons
TryHard
nsw
12/96 vvti single
Posts: 199
Reg: 08-2005
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Cobra |
Chris Lock
TryHard
sa
V8 Limited
Posts: 427
Reg: 03-2008
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Viper |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1482
Reg: 08-2005
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Joe,
That Viper is a first gen RT.. they were very spartan. They didn't originally come with proper windows (though there are kits). I believe AC was not an option (but again, kits?). They had the 400hp motor not the 450. No ABS. Being a first gen it was likely converted by someone other than Viperformance (who are the only people I've seen do a really good job). I'd probably not buy a first gen, and I've always loved Vipers. IMHO it's worth the extra chunk of cash to go for a later model.
Everyone these days seems to drive a Cobra...
It takes a real man to drive a Firebird ;) |
Joe Radisic
DieHard
WA
2JZ GTE 547.7RWHP@21psi 10.8 SEC
Posts: 796
Reg: 10-2006
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There is a LHD 1964 AC Replica with a 351 but should be able to register it with a 427 BB that would be my first choice in cobra
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/FORD/COBRA_AC/details.aspx?R=6201350&Model=COBRA%20AC&St ate=All%20States&__Nne=20&Make=FORD&RegionID=&Region=All%20Regions&silo=1000&seot=0&__sid=11F2A0524B 9B&state_id=0&__N=4294966463%200%20834%20258%20287%20285%201216%204294955295%20&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort _Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Price_Decimal%7c0&distance=25&Cr=1&trecs=2&__Qpb=true |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1483
Reg: 08-2005
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Yeah, but beware all the issues that come with a big block. Most notably weight. You can do an awful lot these days to a decent Windsor, for very little money.
Wasn't Gregg saying something about an engine builder though?? |
Tim Ross
TryHard
Qld
V8 - NEED TCS BUTTON, pm if you have a spare thx
Posts: 445
Reg: 09-2007
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If you're going for a replica... GT40 |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti GT-L, Legnum VR4
Posts: 1352
Reg: 09-2006
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Viper GTS-R
Good taste Joe |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1484
Reg: 08-2005
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That is not a GTS-R, it is a first gen (SR) RT/10. |
Ben Socratous
Goo Roo
SA
I am the fibreglass/kevlar/carbonfibre king!
Posts: 2097
Reg: 07-2005
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Tim Ross wrote on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 01:03 am:If you're going for a replica... GT40
YES!!! Or a GT500 
Either way, most of the phat old skool yanky stuff makes the blood rush away from my head! |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti GT-L, Legnum VR4
Posts: 1353
Reg: 09-2006
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Sorry what i meant was get a GTS-R over a RT-10 |
Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged
Posts: 991
Reg: 08-2005
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Miles Baker wrote on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 08:16 pm:Wasn't Gregg saying something about an engine builder though??
Yeah, and he got back to me today finally to say they don't really have the skills for the 1uz and wouldn't be able to start on anything for another 6 to 8 weeks anyway due to existing work!...
It takes them 2 weeks to figure out they don't have the ability or the time after spending 30 minutes convincing me in the workshop that they could do it and get back with a quote...I'm tempted to name and shame but I won't...waste of energy..
Back to square one... |
Dave Rose
DieHard
wa
uzz31 v8
Posts: 727
Reg: 03-2007
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Gregg ,so how did it end up ,did you get new block or go with the re bored one? |
Aaron Casey
DieHard
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged
Posts: 852
Reg: 08-2005
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name and shame!! so others dont get stuck. that sucks i think alot of these smaller businesses are worried about large engine builds that if something goes wrong they might not be able to cope with insurance costs etc should something go wrong or it take alot more time than they anticipate.. |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 4559
Reg: 03-2006
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Gregg, Have you tried any BUilders here on the East side? WOnder if Gas would be interested ? |
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 UZZ31 track bunky, '94 blk/blk UZZ31
Posts: 1370
Reg: 07-2005
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Gregg, i wouldnt have thought building a 1UZ required scary magic powers or anything  , but may i suggest contacting these guys who if they cant help themselves would surely know who can
http://www.aeromanagement.com.au/racing/outlaw.html |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
XTR T-66 Turbo
Posts: 2452
Reg: 07-2005
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i agree... name and shame.
I sure as hell would if i got stuffed around soo much.
Oh and just FYI i got smoked HARD by one of those dodge vipers recently ... quite quick indeed , i guess those extra 4 cylinders help haha |
David Tra
DieHard
qld
TT
Posts: 505
Reg: 11-2007
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Sent your car to another state if no one will take your money. Have you tried WTF auto?
James, do tell us more!
Off the line? rolling start hehe |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1488
Reg: 08-2005
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Joshua, you mean a GTS. GTS-R was the race special built by Dodge, Reynard and Oreca.
James.. well they do run an 11.7 stock...... |
Gregg Holden
Trader
WA
Soarer UZZ31 Supercharged
Posts: 992
Reg: 08-2005
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Well I may have hit the jackpot today. Called Vic Donis from Street Scene Automotives... They've had first hand experience in building race preped 1uz's, even running a 6 second qtr monster of their own...
He spent alot of time with me on the phone, went through a lot of options. Really took his time to explain the different routes and definitly knows his stuff...
We'll see how it pans out from here, but so far so good. I have given him the current setup, goals and I'm awaiting his solution options.
Feeling better about it now...at least I now have a new tunnel to walk down which looks ok from the outside.... |
Joe Radisic
DieHard
WA
2JZ GTE 547.7RWHP@21psi 10.8 SEC
Posts: 804
Reg: 10-2006
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Good luck mate, it should pan out sweet! |
Dave Rose
DieHard
wa
uzz31 v8
Posts: 731
Reg: 03-2007
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Gregg yes i know them ,one of the owners comes over to our car yard on a wed night for a beer now and again .
They are really into IUZs and classics, the dragster is something else.
I dont think you will have any problems with them.
Especially when i tell him no more beer if its not a perfect job... |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4268
Reg: 09-2005
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Good luck with the rebuild, Gregg.
Would it work out better if you started with a new engine though? Didn't those yanks stuff the initial build? |
Aaron Casey
DieHard
nsw
'94 jzz30 gttl, 2 mini's one supercharged
Posts: 854
Reg: 08-2005
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good to see ya found someone.. i was also thinking i could remember a drag car twin turbo with alot of power in a rail but i couldnt find the magazine i found it in.... couldnt remember if it was from south aus or wa though so wouldnt have really been any help i guess lol |
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 UZZ31 track bunky, '94 blk/blk UZZ31
Posts: 1371
Reg: 07-2005
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Nice one Gregg, this is their lightly modded UZ..
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Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 UZZ31 track bunky, '94 blk/blk UZZ31
Posts: 1372
Reg: 07-2005
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Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4277
Reg: 09-2005
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Looks as fast as my car, Phil.
=P |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 1940
Reg: 04-2006
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Glad to hear you're finally reaching the light in the tunnel Gregg.
Keep us posted mate. |
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