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EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE ENGINE REBUILD Competition
COMING IN 2025
Watch some of the automotive aftermarket industry’s brightest young minds disassemble and reassemble Holden V6 engines using hand tools — and try to beat the clock! For the first time ever, eight teams of students from technical schools around the country will work to complete the challenge in record time, delivering non-stop thrills along the way.

Competition Details
Dismantling:
- Remove rocker covers
- Rocker assemblies
- Pushrods
- Inlet manifold
- Water pump
- Heads
- Sump Piston
- Pistons
Note: Crankshaft not removed


Assembly:
- Components reassembled
- Big ends and head bolts tensioned to 20Nm
- When completed, engine must rotate 360deg
Please note:
- The rings have been removed
- The crank bolts will be tightened so the engines can be turned easily
- Tools: speed brace, ratchet, 4-5 sockets only, tool to tap the pistons out
Look for more details and how to participate in early 2025.
When and Where

Quarterfinals:
TBD
Semifinals:
TBD
Finals:
TBD
All rounds take place at Joe’s Garage