When Is it Too Late For FI ??
06-27-2010, 07:18 PM
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Ehh personally I wouldn't there is nothing wrong with that motor and it is running strong and is reliable why risk blowing it up?
06-27-2010, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
howarmat
lol @ Hammeron
i do see 300k+ NA, for the car though....
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Originally Posted by
Diabolical!
the aluminator is only around $3,000 now.
w t h! i paid $3200 shipped.
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06-27-2010, 08:41 PM
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shanec
Heh - I did a quick google to check on that and I found that when Late Model Restro says they have $15 flat rate shipping, they aren't kidding!
$15 to ship a short block. Wow.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/M6009A463SC
$3300 for their aluminator. Maybe they built shipping into the price?
I've bought from them before and they are always fantastic. I'd have to assume that their price is slightly higher to recoup what they lose on shipping, but their customer service makes up for the minor price jump.
06-27-2010, 08:42 PM
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hammeron
That's around $3,000 right?
06-27-2010, 10:53 PM
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I would do a compression test first, and if everything checks out then boost away.
06-27-2010, 10:53 PM
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if you have taken care of your car and maintained it properly, I don't see why not...
06-27-2010, 11:18 PM
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Diabolical!
That's around $3,000 right?
yeah i suppose so.
close enough for government work.
06-27-2010, 11:42 PM
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At that mileage, why not rebuild the engine, and THEN go FI?
06-27-2010, 11:48 PM
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At that mileage, why not rebuild the engine, and THEN go FI?
This^^ Especially if its your DD.
06-28-2010, 05:00 AM
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It's never too late for FI.
06-27-2010, 08:20 PM
close enough for government work.
