I need some input on the SGP package. anyone have any experience with it? I was thinking about getting the "upgraded long block package" but havent decided yet. I will probably look into the JWT clutch or the Exedy clutch since the ATS is out of my budget as far as the whole process. here is the package again:

We are offering rebuilt short and long blocks. These will come with a 1 year warranty against "DEFECTS" or for $300 for the short block and $500 for the long block a 3 year warranty. Every spec for even the basic rebuilt shortblocks will be the same as we use in our race engines. With SGP oil control specs, Clearances, and ring gaps, you can feel secure that you will have the best rebuilt block in the country. We are also one of the very few companies that use a torque plate to bore and hone the cylinders for a truer assembled bore. Here are some of the packages available:


Basic short block: $2700 + $1000 core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
Shot peened stock rods
ARP Rod Studs
New Rod and Main bearings w/ceramic coating
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)


Upgraded Shortblock: $3600 + $1000 core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
New Main and Rod bearings w/ceramic coating
*Pauter Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)


Ultimate short block: $3900 + $1000 core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
New Main and Rod bearings w/ceramic coating
Pauter Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)
*Ceramic coating on Pistons
*ARP Main Studs


Basic Long Block: $4500 + $2000 core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
Shot peened stock rods
ARP Rod Studs
New bearing and rings
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)
Heads oil passages cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
3 angle valve job
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set
New Valve stem seals
New Nissan Head gaskets
New Nissan Oil Pump
New Nissan Cam seals


Upgraded Long Block #1: $5900 + $2000 Core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
New Main and Rod bearings w/ceramic coating
Shot peened stock rods
ARP Rod Bolts
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)
Heads oil passages cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
5 angle valve job
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set
*JWT Upgraded Cams
*JWT HD Valve Springs
New Valve stem seals
New Nissan Head gaskets
New Nissan Oil Pump
New Nissan Cam seals


Upgraded Long Block #2: $6000 + $2000 Core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
New Main and Rod bearings w/ceramic coating
*Pauter Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)
*ARP Main Studs
*ARP Head Studs
Heads oil passages cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
5 angle valve job
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set
New Valve stem seals
New Nissan Head gaskets
New Nissan Oil Pump
New Nissan Cam seals


Upgraded Long Block #3: $7500 + $2000 Core


Block oil passages cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Crank balanced
Crank journals polished
New Main and Rod bearings w/ceramic coating
Pauter Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
CP Pistons .020 over(8.5:1 or 11.5:1)
*Ceramic coating on Pistons
ARP Main Studs
ARP Head Studs
Heads oil passages cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
*JWT Upgraded Cams
*JWT HD Valve Springs
5 angle valve job
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set
New Valve stem seals
New Nissan Head gaskets
New Nissan Oil Pump
New Nissan Cam seals

 

Shoot me an email and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have on our packages.

sales@sgpracing.com

 

I would be interested in hearing some feedback from users on the engine itself and the costs, if it is better to build your own or go for a package and which package is worth the buck.

 

yeah me too... who's got SGP built blocks up and running?

 

ill have one done soon

 

WOW can you make your signature a little longer, it only takes up MY WHOLE SCREEN!

 

get a bigger screen

ok fine.. didnt know that would bother you... i didnt change it since the update thats why its so large... ill fix it tonight when i get back to work..

 

I am up and running with a SGP long block. I actually went a step further. 9.0 CR Custom quench pad Wiseco pistons Polydyn coated, Pauter rods, JWT cams, Ferrea valvetrain with 1mm oversize valves, titanium springs and retainers and a Nismo thermostat. The car is going back next week for a custom exhaust, open wastegates and final tuning. Right now I am breaking in the new motor, and it is very smooth. I will have Dyno numbers when the exhaust is done. No reason to tune twice. Feedback... SGP is the best shop I have ever worked with as far as knowledge, customer service and catering to all of my requests. They went way above and beyond of what I expected. I would highly recommend them.

 

thanks for the reply, that makes us feel much better.. I always hear SGP is really good but I needed to hear it from someone that is running their setup.

 

Thanks for the info, but which package did you actually get? I was thinking about getting the upgraded long block package but damn none of these package includes a fuel return system so thats like another 1K-1.5K.

 

Sorry to hear about your motor. Let me know what you go with. I think I might build her up one of these days. Whos going to do the work?

 

g35...nothing is wrong with his motor...he is just upgrading before something DOES happen and so he can boost to 500+rwhp.

 

Replied to your PM Tim.

 

Hmm I think He did somthing at the track. Thats what he said the last time I talked with him.

 

I dunno...hasn't said anything about it on his threads...just that his gf/fiance` gave him the go-ahead to build the engine.

Regardless, this is getting VERY interesting having all of these built Z's right now...

 

Yeah he lost a head gasket. But your right all these builds are making the ants in my pants itch!

 

D'oh...I was thinking it was someone else who had lost a headgasket. Same here...

 

Ya I think I blew a head gasket at the track a couple of weeks ago. I got white/grey smoke comin out of my exhaust when it heats up. So thats why I might as well build it up.

 

Just to clarify, I basically did the Longblock #3 package, but without the JWT springs and retainers. I used Ferrea springs, retainers and 1mm oversized valves. I also added a Nismo thermostat, radiator and a bunch of other parts. I figured, might as well get it all done at once. You savealot of labor that way as opposed to doing it in phases.

 

noob question, but do you really need to get the longblock? most of the posts Ive seen say you have to beef up the bottom end, but dont mention the heads. what are the advantages you get for the extra $2K?