what's the best way to build a decent motor?
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RE: what's the best way to build a decent motor?
yeah I'm thinking about finding a good long block. I want something that won't cost me an arm and a leg, but can take boost to make me around 450 rwhp and still be reliable... that's why it can't be stock
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RE: what's the best way to build a decent motor?
ORIGINAL: monkeydude3
I live in Downers Grove, IL
I live in Downers Grove, IL
And those are 2 of the best modular engine builders around. They also both have P&P'd heads and cams etc to choose from.
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RE: what's the best way to build a decent motor?
George,
It may be a better idea to get a short block, vs. a long block for a couple reasons...
A) You can re-use all of your desired accessories. Sure you don't have to worry about that w/ a long block, but it saves money anyway..
B) You can choose which intake/injector combo you want. This is WAY easier than taking parts off, and putting new ones on. Saves you time..
C) You can really tweak your heads to the way you want. Why pay someone loads of extra money for something you could do in your driveway?? I mean, putting heads on is easy, compared to reassembling the valve train...
D) You'll have that more "fulfilled," sensation when you know you built it yourself...
I think a short block is a much better idea, but if you can find a good long block for cheap, move on it..
JT
It may be a better idea to get a short block, vs. a long block for a couple reasons...
A) You can re-use all of your desired accessories. Sure you don't have to worry about that w/ a long block, but it saves money anyway..
B) You can choose which intake/injector combo you want. This is WAY easier than taking parts off, and putting new ones on. Saves you time..
C) You can really tweak your heads to the way you want. Why pay someone loads of extra money for something you could do in your driveway?? I mean, putting heads on is easy, compared to reassembling the valve train...
D) You'll have that more "fulfilled," sensation when you know you built it yourself...
I think a short block is a much better idea, but if you can find a good long block for cheap, move on it..
JT
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