Anyone have a Raby rebuild yet?

[Jake Raby]

Can each customer can customize their options like cam, compression ratio, ECU tune.... ect ect or is that pre-determined?

To a point.. I do build Custom engines, but the user generally doesn't understand enough about the engine to dictate any components or set up. There are windows for customization. Basically tell me what you want and I create it from scratch as a complete package.

So a stage 2 is roughly 19k. What is the difference between stage 1 and stage 2 exactly?

1500 bucks of the difference is the CNC port work on the heads that has been proven to add 30CFM of port flow. The CR is also different and while the stage II uses stock cams, they cam timing is altered to my own settings.

I assume if the customer wants you to use their original engine and not do a core exchange and get someone elses that would be ok?

I prefer to build the Customer's engine. I stay away from core exchanges as I prefer to build from an engine that has a previous history that we can document.

[silver arrow]

Haven't had time to catch up with this thread. How many engines are on the road now and how far are you with the engine kits for DIY like you do for the Type 4 engines?

I just got done rebuilding the engine in my 08 STI (don't even ask, it's a long story) and the Boxster is coming up on 70k. I am going to give it to my son in 2 years when he turns 16, but I don't want it to blow up on him. How much am I looking at for a reliable 2000 stock 2.7l fully rebuilt or as a kit? I'd like to rebuild it with him, it would be a great project together.