Engine rebuild needed

[gtrjon]

I think we are getting a little off topic. I'm sorry I might not have been clear enough.

I want to send away a large pallet of parts and a dead RB26 and get back a fully assembled long block. I'm not really worried about saving a few pennies here or there, that is why I'm asking what a good budget would be. Please keep up the excellent replies!

id say budget out the door including shipping, machining, and assembly ~4k. i know a few places that could do a great job pm me if you would like

[christdeyoung]

Why rebore? I'd just hone it and run your clearances loose.
My piston to wall gap is just over double the maximum allowance in the service manual and it works fine/no slapping. It gives you more of a safety barrier in case something happens and it gets hot... Ie: leaning out.