Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:35 am Post subject: UK engine builders, good experiences, places to avoid......
Hi there,
My engine will soon be out and I'm looking for a good reputable shop for the rebuild.
The engine is serviceable but at 160k I want to rebuild it to go along with the restoration.
The aim is for a power upgrade, maybe even a cc upgrade. I'd like to see 250hp (genuine not dreamed)
Just from some online investigation and a few phone calls I'm hearing anything from 5 grand to 20 grand.
I think trust is probably the most important aspect of this kind of job, I don't mind paying but I don't want to have my pant pulled down!!
Has anyone out there got some glowing recommendations?
Many thanks in advance for your advice
Cheers
Steve
kas750 Reims
Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Posts: 4168 Location: Chorley lancashire
Autofarm are a well reputed company with decades of experience with air cooled cars.
ragpicker Estoril
Joined: 14 Apr 2013 Posts: 3794 Location: North East England
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:42 am Post subject:
I know Porsche Torque have a good reputation - declaration of interest - my turbo engine is currently there.
Also for the air cooled stuff Ninemeister in Warrington create some lovely motors and are always very busy with air-cooled engine builds. They've even got a price guide on their website I think.
Then you've got Fearnsport (only ever hear great things about them) and 9e who are very well respected, in particular with turbo engines and Autofarm - also only ever hear good things.
Where you based Performance-Porsche in West Yorks can do it (and I suspect for the lower estimate dependent on what you want) but I know they've got a lot on so depends how quick you want it. _________________ Alfa Romeo’s 4C is everything a Italian sports-car should be: it’s gorgeous to the point of pornography, distinctive enough that nobody will ever mistake it for a Porsche, handles like it’s on rails and steers like a kart.
Gazc2 Kyalami
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 1778 Location: Scotland
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:45 pm Post subject:
For an SC Nick Fulljames and Mike Bainbridge specialise in aircooled
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Gezzer Newbie
Joined: 26 Jul 2017 Posts: 4
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:36 am Post subject:
Thanks for all your help
Kind regards
Steve
grbspeedster Montreal
Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 548 Location: Rugby
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:51 am Post subject:
Another one for Nick did superb job on my pals engine. _________________ Geoff
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Harv Suzuka
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Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:57 am Post subject:
Bill Russel at Dakota Classics in Swanley, Kent. Been going for years and years, small independent, orgionally Aston Martin trained but moved into Porsches in the early 90's and covers all aircooled cars.
Worked for him on and off over the years and notable cars we're Micky Mosts 911 Kramer (full engine rebuild before his passing), various early pre
Impact bumper cars, SC's, 930 turbos and lots and lots of 356's.
Pm me if you want his number.
mikeluke Albert Park
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Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:46 am Post subject:
Good places tend to be very busy, so be prepared for a bit of a wait _________________ Current:
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cheshire911 Estoril
Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Posts: 3758
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:04 am Post subject:
ragpicker wrote:
Also for the air cooled stuff Ninemeister in Warrington create some lovely motors and are always very busy with air-cooled engine builds. They've even got a price guide on their website I think.
If you're considering NW then I'd suggest the guys at Unit 11 Warrington over Ninemeister based on air-cooled owner feedback. Just hear mixed reports of Ninemeister but consistent praise for the guys at Unit 11 (supported by a Indy i know well) _________________ 996 2002 X50 Turbo Manual
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norville2 Newbie
Joined: 02 Jun 2011 Posts: 3
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: UK engine builders, good experiences, places to avoid...
Gezzer wrote:
Hi there,
My engine will soon be out and I'm looking for a good reputable shop for the rebuild.
The engine is serviceable but at 160k I want to rebuild it to go along with the restoration.
The aim is for a power upgrade, maybe even a cc upgrade. I'd like to see 250hp (genuine not dreamed)
Just from some online investigation and a few phone calls I'm hearing anything from 5 grand to 20 grand.
I think trust is probably the most important aspect of this kind of job, I don't mind paying but I don't want to have my pant pulled down!!
Has anyone out there got some glowing recommendations?
Many thanks in advance for your advice
Cheers
Steve
Currently having my 2.7 engine fully rebuilt at porcheenginebuilding.com they are in Erith Kent. They fully rebuilt a 3.0 litre for me a last year. That is the reason they now have my 2.7 to build. they also build watercooled engines. IMS, Oval bores, ect
chris9682 Newbie
Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Posts: 11
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:36 pm Post subject:
Unit 11 in Warrington rebuilt my air cooled recently.
Very pleased with the work By Danny and Johnny.
Regards
Chris
ras62 Montreal
Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Posts: 624 Location: Cheshire
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:58 pm Post subject:
Another vote for Unit Eleven. Superb work and great value for money. Not words often used in the same sentence when talking about Porsche.
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Performance-Porsche in West Yorks can do it (and I suspect for the lower estimate dependent on what you want) but I know they've got a lot on so depends how quick you want it.
