My expensive build thread...
07-28-2009, 10:47 AM
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92+ had the mini starter, autozone lists the starter at 124.99 add in a few bones for the wiring and you could have saved a chunk of change... Not trying to be a dick just trying to save you all some money. Far as the wiring all you do is move the power wire on the solonoid then make a trigger wire for the starter..
07-28-2009, 01:51 PM
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92+ had the mini starter, autozone lists the starter at 124.99 add in a few bones for the wiring and you could have saved a chunk of change... Not trying to be a dick just trying to save you all some money. Far as the wiring all you do is move the power wire on the solonoid then make a trigger wire for the starter..
... I know full well there are cheaper things to do.
08-02-2009, 07:10 PM
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I pulled the plugs to install the headers and they indicated that this engine was in worse condition than I thought.
I pulled the heads off and here is what was awaiting me. The one set of valves that is different than the others is the same cylinder as the crappy plug. The other valves which are all white match their plugs as well.
The messed up cylinder is on the passenger side closest to the front of the car.
The pistons weren't in any better condition, which is why instead of just the heads, the block is getting replaced, too.
I pulled the heads off and here is what was awaiting me. The one set of valves that is different than the others is the same cylinder as the crappy plug. The other valves which are all white match their plugs as well.
The messed up cylinder is on the passenger side closest to the front of the car.
The pistons weren't in any better condition, which is why instead of just the heads, the block is getting replaced, too.
08-02-2009, 07:30 PM
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that sucks. I've went thru that more times than anyone should tho lol. Whats the plan for the rebuild? you say a stroked and blown motor so obvioulsy an aftermarket block, 347 or larger? and what kind of power adder?
08-06-2009, 06:15 AM
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Well, here's right before the motor came out, it's surprising to see how much room is actually in that engine bay.
Heres a shot without the engine in. I see that there will be a hefty amount of degreasing and painting. I can't stand by and let it stay dirty. At least I don't have to clean the K-member... It's getting a new one!
Heres a shot without the engine in. I see that there will be a hefty amount of degreasing and painting. I can't stand by and let it stay dirty. At least I don't have to clean the K-member... It's getting a new one!