Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 490
My VIN: 04194: 5-Speed, Black Int, 79 Peugeot 604 Manifold, 05052: 5-Speed, Gray Int, 78 Peugeot 604 manifol
Well it looks like the turbo that was previously on 4194 has damaged the rings beyond repair (massive blow-by and leakage). Thus, I would like to get the rings replaced and have the heads rebuilt. Does anyone have contact info for a engine rebuilder who is willing / able to rebuild a PRV?
Thanks,
Andrew
Andrew
4194 Since 7/98
5052 Since 7/14
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1982 AMC Eagle SX/4 (4.2 I6, 4 Speed)
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Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Talk to DMC-MW
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 694
My VIN: 1710
Turbo PRVs are DPI's specialty. I'd at least get options from DPI in addition to DMC-MW and decide which vendor offers the best solution for your car, budget, and objectives.
Louie Golden
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,581
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
Originally Posted by louielouie2000
When deciding to rebuild the motor get some prices on replacing the motor. You may find it is faster and cheaper than rebuilding. In fact, a Stage II may be affordable. By the time you do all of the disassembly, inspection, machining, and buying parts and reassembly, a good used or crate motor would have been a better choice. Also ask about what kind of warranty.
David Teitelbaum
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Keep in mind that "crate" engines have been sitting on a shelf for 35+ years.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: FL
Posts: 948
My VIN: Early
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Call Josh at DPI
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
Consider talking to Ed Uding in Europe as well; he has done multiple turbo engines and can recommend the appropriately 'beefed up' parts for the rebuild.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
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