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bhhamblin · 05-25-2012, 12:15 PM

I've got about 55,000 miles on my rallispec block. leak down is still great, noise is low, oil consumption is less than my factory block.

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Not-EWRX · 05-25-2012, 01:45 PM

Metric Motors did a great job rebuilding my moms heads. I'd highly recomend them.

uaoSTI · 05-25-2012, 02:25 PM

I bought a Rallispec for my STI as it is mostly a track car now. They are a bit more expensive but they are in a few very reliable local cars (ie, zane's GC, brody's daily).

JokerDMX · 05-25-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wantsti

Who was your machinest and builder?

Dave at Pro Machine did all the machine work. My builder was my buddy BJ. Hes built some absolutely nasty cars and is super meticulous when it comes to builds. He wrote up a spec sheet for my entire build for me. If you want to contact him let me know and ill pm you his contact info

wantsti · 05-25-2012, 08:49 PM

Yes I would like to talk to him.

STiieed · 05-26-2012, 05:58 PM

Glad I saw this thread, looking to rebuild my motor and I'm ready to start browsing around and get some prices so I know what I'm looking at, and where I'm going to get the best motor for my buck!

wantsti · 05-27-2012, 11:39 PM

Well I think I'm going to tackle this myself.

axleon2 · 05-28-2012, 12:05 AM

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Let me know when you start, I'd like to help in any way that you'll let me. I love learning...

RicersWetDream · 05-29-2012, 04:46 PM

Went to Dave at Pro Machine for all my machine work, otherwise self assembled.

You really can't beat Dave's prices either. I think all in I'm about $275 for a hot tank, bore and hone to 100mm, polishing of the crank.

Probably do head games for the heads since I'm not in Utah anymore but it doesn't sound like you're looking for head work.

wantsti · 05-29-2012, 08:44 PM

I'll have to check them out

fourmicah · 05-30-2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axleon2

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Let me know when you start, I'd like to help in any way that you'll let me. I love learning...

I'd be down to help as well, and learn a little bit. It's been a while since I've pulled a motor apart.

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bhhamblin

Rallispec blocks are available through Rallispec. Not RSD. +1 for Rallispec block.

Stay away from Rallispec like the plague. Nothing will be according to their build sheet - it is complete BS. Spend the extra money and get it done correctly and honestly!! My recommendation is MPS, 3MI Racing, or P&L.

bhhamblin · 06-08-2012, 07:58 PM

Lol weird, I can name almost a dozen people locally with this block that have had ZERO issues. Including myself. 55k miles on mine.

But thats for your opinion. Got any proof for your comment?

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhhamblin

Lol weird, I can name almost a dozen people locally with this block that have had ZERO issues. Including myself. 55k miles on mine.

But thats for your opinion. Got any proof for your comment?

Lucky you and the others! It is very unfortunate that I am in this predicament.

Yes - I have hard proof and pictures. I am not making this up. Stay tuned for a separate thread that will dive into the details and evidence.

Bones702 · 06-08-2012, 08:34 PM

Interesting... This guy comes in to the RMIC talking smack on the rallispec, but I see no proof or thread......

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bones702

Interesting... This guy comes in to the RMIC talking smack on the rallispec, but I see no proof or thread......

Hey man - this is just a heads-up. I tried rectifying the issue with them directly and they hung-up on me. It is your choice on who you align yourself with. I would hate to see this happen to any one else in this community. The proof is coming, but it will not be in this thread. I am going to start a new thread for the NA community, and not just RMIC. Please be patient since I am in the process of compiling the data. I just got an update for some additional clearances and it is not as stated in the build sheet that they provided. So far, all the clearances and weights are off significantly.

wantsti · 06-08-2012, 09:09 PM

I'm building myself because I don't trust anyone. Anyone can right down bs numbers on a peice of paper.

bhhamblin · 06-08-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang352

Hey man - this is just a heads-up. I tried rectifying the issue with them directly and they hung-up on me. It is your choice on who you align yourself with. I would hate to see this happen to any one else in this community. The proof is coming, but it will not be in this thread. I am going to start a new thread for the NA community, and not just RMIC. Please be patient since I am in the process of compiling the data. I just got an update for some additional clearances and it is not as stated in the build sheet that they provided. So far, all the clearances and weights are off significantly.

I havent seen a street block yet come with a build sheet.

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantsti

I'm building myself because I don't trust anyone. Anyone can right down bs numbers on a peice of paper.

very true in my case!!!

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhhamblin

I havent seen a street block yet come with a build sheet.

Mine did since I requested it. There was no way I was going to commit to a short block with out it - just keeping people honest in many ways as well. It is a common practice on the domestic side. My 1200 WHP Mustang has one as does my stroked 7.0L 426 hemi (800 WHP). This is obviously not my first rodeo and I absolutely keep a record of everything performed on these vehicle. I am former BMW master mechanic and have been a gear head since the late 80's. This is my 6th personal build over the years - it is habitual for me to get these details. If it was not for the Manley crankshaft muck-up, I would have never known that these tolerances were way off.

bhhamblin · 06-08-2012, 09:52 PM

Well mine is a stock crankshaft. not manley. My motor has been fine and would buy another one without questioning.

Bones702 · 06-08-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang352

Hey man - this is just a heads-up. I tried rectifying the issue with them directly and they hung-up on me. It is your choice on who you align yourself with. I would hate to see this happen to any one else in this community. The proof is coming, but it will not be in this thread. I am going to start a new thread for the NA community, and not just RMIC. Please be patient since I am in the process of compiling the data. I just got an update for some additional clearances and it is not as stated in the build sheet that they provided. So far, all the clearances and weights are off significantly.

Sorry if I came off rude.. not my intentions at all.

when you get your thread up send me a link. I am in the process of getting my motor built and am very interested in what you have going on.

stang352 · 06-08-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones702

Sorry if I came off rude.. not my intentions at all.

when you get your thread up send me a link. I am in the process of getting my motor built and am very interested in what you have going on.

no worries at all amigo!

I will certainly send you the link! So far, all the actual static measurements are not as stated in the build sheet. The rotating assembly is in the process of material removal on both the piston/rod combination (static balance) and dynamically balancing the crank/pressure plate/Ross-MJ damper to see how bad it is. The gun drilling is way off to the naked eye - I have pictures. How do you let that slide by. This whole mess is costing me more than if I had spent the extra $500 up front. My advice is pay the extra $500-$700 for a short block and get it blueprinted. Lessoned learned on my end

08WhiteRex · 06-09-2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang352

Stay away from Rallispec like the plague. Nothing will be according to their build sheet - it is complete BS. Spend the extra money and get it done correctly and honestly!! My recommendation is MPS, 3MI Racing, or P&L.

15k miles on mine and I have had zero issues. Actually burns less oil than the stock unit. Everyone that I know that has one seems to be fairing quite well too.

907Bum · 06-09-2012, 01:03 AM

I spent around 1k to have all my stuff assembled, blueprinted out and everything at metric (took them 1.5 weeks, quite quick) which included head assembly with a warranty. When it comes down to measuring, assembly/re-assembly and weighing parts it really isn't an overly complicated process. Personally from the blocks i've seen from rallyspec they have all performed quite well (5-6). One is at 60k miles at over 400whp. But if they didn't handle their return's and or other issues well that does unfortunately tell you a lot about a business. Please be sure to link your thread when it's done as saving people from a mistake is never a bad thing.

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05-25-2012, 12:15 PM	#26
bhhamblin n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 99397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Clinton, UT Vehicle: '13 BRZ, '13 STi SRs13 '83 Skyline '93 GTR	I've got about 55,000 miles on my rallispec block. leak down is still great, noise is low, oil consumption is less than my factory block. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-25-2012, 01:45 PM	#27
Not-EWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 158043 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC Vehicle: old Something new SWP	Metric Motors did a great job rebuilding my moms heads. I'd highly recomend them.

05-25-2012, 02:25 PM	#28
uaoSTI Scooby Specialist Member#: 175957 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, UT Vehicle: 2005 Subaru STI Silver	I bought a Rallispec for my STI as it is mostly a track car now. They are a bit more expensive but they are in a few very reliable local cars (ie, zane's GC, brody's daily).

05-25-2012, 08:49 PM	#30
wantsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 134764 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Lindon, Utah Vehicle: 04 sti java black pearl	Yes I would like to talk to him.

05-26-2012, 05:58 PM	#31
STiieed Scooby Newbie Member#: 308680 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Davis, Ut Vehicle: 08 STi OBP	Glad I saw this thread, looking to rebuild my motor and I'm ready to start browsing around and get some prices so I know what I'm looking at, and where I'm going to get the best motor for my buck!

05-27-2012, 11:39 PM	#32
wantsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 134764 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Lindon, Utah Vehicle: 04 sti java black pearl	Well I think I'm going to tackle this myself.

05-28-2012, 12:05 AM	#33
axleon2 Scooby Guru Member#: 154117 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Midvale, Utah Vehicle: 2004 WRX JAVA BLACK PEARL	Where there's a will, there's a way. Let me know when you start, I'd like to help in any way that you'll let me. I love learning...

05-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#34
RicersWetDream Scooby Specialist Member#: 245581 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Marshall, MI Vehicle: 2009 WRX Spark Silver Metallic	Went to Dave at Pro Machine for all my machine work, otherwise self assembled. You really can't beat Dave's prices either. I think all in I'm about $275 for a hot tank, bore and hone to 100mm, polishing of the crank. Probably do head games for the heads since I'm not in Utah anymore but it doesn't sound like you're looking for head work.

05-29-2012, 08:44 PM	#35
wantsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 134764 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Lindon, Utah Vehicle: 04 sti java black pearl	I'll have to check them out

06-08-2012, 07:58 PM	#38
bhhamblin n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 99397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Clinton, UT Vehicle: '13 BRZ, '13 STi SRs13 '83 Skyline '93 GTR	Lol weird, I can name almost a dozen people locally with this block that have had ZERO issues. Including myself. 55k miles on mine. But thats for your opinion. Got any proof for your comment?

06-08-2012, 08:34 PM	#40
Bones702 Scooby Specialist Member#: 205115 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Clinton, Utah Vehicle: 06 Sti Dom4.0XTR Blue	Interesting... This guy comes in to the RMIC talking smack on the rallispec, but I see no proof or thread......

06-08-2012, 09:09 PM	#42
wantsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 134764 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Lindon, Utah Vehicle: 04 sti java black pearl	I'm building myself because I don't trust anyone. Anyone can right down bs numbers on a peice of paper.

06-08-2012, 09:52 PM	#46
bhhamblin n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 99397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Clinton, UT Vehicle: '13 BRZ, '13 STi SRs13 '83 Skyline '93 GTR	Well mine is a stock crankshaft. not manley. My motor has been fine and would buy another one without questioning.

06-09-2012, 01:03 AM	#50
907Bum Scooby Specialist Member#: 183634 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: At the "B" Vehicle: 02 wrx/ 92 ss Booze fueled :)	I spent around 1k to have all my stuff assembled, blueprinted out and everything at metric (took them 1.5 weeks, quite quick) which included head assembly with a warranty. When it comes down to measuring, assembly/re-assembly and weighing parts it really isn't an overly complicated process. Personally from the blocks i've seen from rallyspec they have all performed quite well (5-6). One is at 60k miles at over 400whp. But if they didn't handle their return's and or other issues well that does unfortunately tell you a lot about a business. Please be sure to link your thread when it's done as saving people from a mistake is never a bad thing.