stock shortblock
12-12-2006, 12:30 PM
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stock shortblock
how strong are our 4.6 shortblocks.. how long do they usually last.. the reason why i am asking is becuase my motor has 138,263 and iwant to do a PI swap.. do yall think it is safe or do yall think i should just get a PI motor...if i did decide to get the PI motor then what will i need?
12-12-2006, 05:30 PM
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RE: stock shortblock
Hey,
Well with 132,000 on the motor I would not just slap some heads on it. It shouldn't hurt the motor, but a rebuild is what is needed. Could be a good time to bore, or stroke, then forge the bottom end.
I personnaly wouldn't swap. everything fits now so why create issues. Rebuild the bottom end then do the heads and whatever else you want, knowing you have a nice fresh shortblock
Well with 132,000 on the motor I would not just slap some heads on it. It shouldn't hurt the motor, but a rebuild is what is needed. Could be a good time to bore, or stroke, then forge the bottom end.
I personnaly wouldn't swap. everything fits now so why create issues. Rebuild the bottom end then do the heads and whatever else you want, knowing you have a nice fresh shortblock
12-12-2006, 06:29 PM
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RE: stock shortblock
yea im swinging towards the PI motor but dont they have the coil over system..as where the 96-98 have the external coilpack? i might be completely wrong so can somebody help... if i did go with the PI motor what will i need because i know i just cant slap it in there and go...
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