Hey guys I'm new to this forum And wanted to ask anyone where would be the best place to get my motor rebuilt on my 04 sti? The reason why is unfortunately my nightmare came true and now my subie has rod knock, so please I'd apriciate it if anyone could point me in the right derection, I live near Sacramento.

 

M45 in Auburn

 

My pals at FW Motorsports always took good care of me. They are in the Rocklin/Roseville area.

 

Thanks I'll have to check them out !

 

that's where a friend told me to get it rebuilt, I've heard good things about them but man! $6800 is a lot of money !!

 

Thats pretty much the going rate. M45 will be just about the same, but call them up and talk to em!

 

Thanks man! I'll have to call M45 and ask

 

I don't think there really is a going rate. It depends on what you need and/or how trashed your current engine is. I'll tell you this though: having built many EJ's and been wrenching on and tuning hundreds of these cars for the past 10 years, if you want it done right, and use quality parts, and not skimp on anything, a properly "built" EJ full long block is not gonna cost less than 5 grand. And then you add in the profit the shop needs to make after paying employee and covering overhead, and suddenly you're over 6 grand easy.

Just a thought.

 

Well put.

 

Hear hear!

 

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thanks Vladi! You're right about not cutting corners especially with these boxer engines, I'm looking for a good rebuild something that I can count on as not a daily but a weekend type of car if you know what I mean, with the occasional aggressive driving. I've thought about keeping it "stock" but if anything I'd like to get a good 350 to 400 whp and try to stay in a safe zone if possible with keeping up with maintenance.