S63 engine rebuild

lopper · 10-08-2022, 07:20 PM

Requesting feedback from any member that has first hand knowledge on

1.Pure Performance in Houston
2.RKautowerks in Dallas
3.Car Bahn in San Jose,CA

I had an engine failure requiring a rebuild. I've read dozens of reviews on each and am lost which direction to go.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

M5_Raz · 10-09-2022, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lopper

Requesting feedback from any member that has first hand knowledge on

1.Pure Performance in Houston
2.RKautowerks in Dallas
3.Car Bahn in San Jose,CA

I had an engine failure requiring a rebuild. I've read dozens of reviews on each and am lost which direction to go.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Forget about #1, there's too many lawsuits against them.

RK and Carbahn are the way to go. If needed I'll be going with Carbahn due to them being close to me, but I wouldn't hesitate with RK from what other members are saying.

1320racer · 10-09-2022, 02:00 AM

The people from RK and the motor have been awesome. Already put on 15k miles and it runs very strong. Motor uses absolutely no oil. Original motor needed a quart of oil every 750-900 miles.

m5bbq · 10-09-2022, 09:52 AM

1320racer, does anyone offer turbo option with standalone wg setup? I wish someone made single turbo conversion on this... think it'll sound epic with 8-1 collector

NotSooFast · 10-09-2022, 08:10 PM

Carbahn +1.

I have never doubted Steve Dinans work (expect for Dinan Tronics).

etnsandman · 10-12-2022, 01:58 PM

I used Pure Performance in Houston and had ZERO complaints. He fixed my car in under a month and kept the price as agreed. Car has over 20k miles since rebuild and has been bulletproof. Just drove over 1800 miles in the past 10 days visiting 3 theme parks and it was awesome as always. Every shop has people who complain about them. TJ at Pure Performance was great to deal with.

AHall · 10-13-2022, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by etnsandman

I used Pure Performance in Houston and had ZERO complaints. He fixed my car in under a month and kept the price as agreed. Car has over 20k miles since rebuild and has been bulletproof. Just drove over 1800 miles in the past 10 days visiting 3 theme parks and it was awesome as always. Every shop has people who complain about them. TJ at Pure Performance was great to deal with.

I am curious what work did they perform? Did you experience an engine failure? Was your car modified/tuned? What was the price.

induc916 · 10-13-2022, 03:49 PM

Rk Autowerks for the win. Customer service 2nd to none. Sales@RKautowerks

Shellbrook76 · 10-20-2022, 11:12 AM

Had my engine done at RK in June, amazing customer service. Very timely. I track my M5, amazing durability, temps, power.

turboslut · 10-28-2022, 12:36 PM

I just had my engine rebuilt and isntalled by RK in Dallas....going through some stuff at the moment. When all is said and done I will share more.

SpeedProtocol · 10-28-2022, 12:42 PM

if you join the facebook group then you will think they are all crooks, lol.

AHall · 10-29-2022, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by turboslut

I just had my engine rebuilt and isntalled by RK in Dallas....going through some stuff at the moment. When all is said and done I will share more.

Please keep us updated. This place is local to me and I thought they were solid.

0-60Motorsports · 03-10-2023, 06:29 AM

Any more suggestions? Should be a huge price difference between pure/RK and carbahn

I Luv BMW · 04-10-2023, 09:43 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread. I too, would like to hear members' first-hand experiences with RK Autowerks. Granted, my circumstances may be a little different than most here - I am looking at getting an RK Autowerks stock rebuilt S63TU long block shipped to Australia.

The thread I started is here for anyone interested: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2002137.

I have found most of the posts from members regarding to be mainly positive, but must admit that some of the more recent threads (such as this: https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987565) has me spooked. Not trying to throw shade on RK or anyone, but doing my due diligence before dropping almost $20K.

Thanks all.

AHall · 04-11-2023, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

Sorry to bump an old thread. I too, would like to hear members' first-hand experiences with RK Autowerks. Granted, my circumstances may be a little different than most here - I am looking at getting an RK Autowerks stock rebuilt S63TU long block shipped to Australia.

The thread I started is here for anyone interested: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?t=2002137.

I have found most of the posts from members regarding to be mainly positive, but must admit that some of the more recent threads (such as this: https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987565) has me spooked. Not trying to throw shade on RK or anyone, but doing my due diligence before dropping almost $20K.

Thanks all.

Since you are in Australia why not consider Evolve Automotive?

M5Rick · 04-11-2023, 05:11 AM

I was thinking that too, there must be an AUS engine factor that deals with these S63tu rebuilds.

Judggernaut · 04-25-2023, 12:25 PM

Checking if any updates on what you decided to do as I am in a similar boat now.

I Luv BMW · 04-25-2023, 03:47 PM

What happened and how? I have keeping my original thread on the F85/F86 forum updated. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2002137.

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lopper Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	S63 engine rebuild Requesting feedback from any member that has first hand knowledge on 1.Pure Performance in Houston 2.RKautowerks in Dallas 3.Car Bahn in San Jose,CA I had an engine failure requiring a rebuild. I've read dozens of reviews on each and am lost which direction to go. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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1320racer Second Lieutenant 136 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The people from RK and the motor have been awesome. Already put on 15k miles and it runs very strong. Motor uses absolutely no oil. Original motor needed a quart of oil every 750-900 miles. __________________ Current:2021 Mazda MX5, 2013 BMW M5 Tuning Tech Stage 1, 2013 Buick Encore, 2013 Chevy Traverse LTZ Past: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014 BMW 550i MSport, 2005 Jaguar S-Type R, 2000 BMW 540i, 1997 BMW 540i, 1997 WS6 Pontiac Firebird, 1992 Eagle Talon TSI
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etnsandman Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Maryville,TN iTrader: (0)	I used Pure Performance in Houston and had ZERO complaints. He fixed my car in under a month and kept the price as agreed. Car has over 20k miles since rebuild and has been bulletproof. Just drove over 1800 miles in the past 10 days visiting 3 theme parks and it was awesome as always. Every shop has people who complain about them. TJ at Pure Performance was great to deal with.
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Shellbrook76 New Member 9 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Manual Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0)	Had my engine done at RK in June, amazing customer service. Very timely. I track my M5, amazing durability, temps, power.
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I Luv BMW Private First Class 91 Rep 167 Posts Drives: BMW F86 X6M Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry to bump an old thread. I too, would like to hear members' first-hand experiences with RK Autowerks. Granted, my circumstances may be a little different than most here - I am looking at getting an RK Autowerks stock rebuilt S63TU long block shipped to Australia. The thread I started is here for anyone interested: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2002137. I have found most of the posts from members regarding to be mainly positive, but must admit that some of the more recent threads (such as this: https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987565) has me spooked. Not trying to throw shade on RK or anyone, but doing my due diligence before dropping almost $20K. Thanks all.
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M5Rick General 60092 Rep 19,556 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Southern England iTrader: (0)	I was thinking that too, there must be an AUS engine factor that deals with these S63tu rebuilds.
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