Well, I finally blew up... Need advice
06-08-2010, 09:42 PM
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Wow this really sucks. Makes me more and more nervous about building my engine here pretty soon...
I've got some Diamond forged pistons I can sell you. Used for about 5k miles, in perfect condition. PM me if you're interested. I don't really have the money to buy sleeves and have them installed, that's why I'm selling them.
I've got some Diamond forged pistons I can sell you. Used for about 5k miles, in perfect condition. PM me if you're interested. I don't really have the money to buy sleeves and have them installed, that's why I'm selling them.
06-08-2010, 09:46 PM
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06-08-2010, 09:49 PM
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06-08-2010, 09:52 PM
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06-09-2010, 09:05 AM
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As long as you have a spot on tune (and dont spike boost
) the motor really can take a beating.
06-09-2010, 01:14 PM
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Wow this really sucks. Makes me more and more nervous about building my engine here pretty soon...
I've got some Diamond forged pistons I can sell you. Used for about 5k miles, in perfect condition. PM me if you're interested. I don't really have the money to buy sleeves and have them installed, that's why I'm selling them.
I've got some Diamond forged pistons I can sell you. Used for about 5k miles, in perfect condition. PM me if you're interested. I don't really have the money to buy sleeves and have them installed, that's why I'm selling them.
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06-09-2010, 03:51 PM
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did you ever get a chance to call ray bates? just curious to the prices and when he can start
06-09-2010, 04:11 PM
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yeah, i already talked to him twice. i would list each individual price but it was just too much for me to remember lol.. but ray is going to assemble the whole bottom end for me. im sending him my rods, crank, new pistons, rings and all that jazz.. total price for me is just about 2900 dollars.. im getting his neutral balance shafts and buying a new block off of him also because mines shot.
06-09-2010, 07:34 PM
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yeah, i already talked to him twice. i would list each individual price but it was just too much for me to remember lol.. but ray is going to assemble the whole bottom end for me. im sending him my rods, crank, new pistons, rings and all that jazz.. total price for me is just about 2900 dollars.. im getting his neutral balance shafts and buying a new block off of him also because mines shot.
06-09-2010, 07:37 PM
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yes it does. and it includes all of the assembly and new bearings, bolts and stuff like that. i know its not cheap but its either i do this, or look for another stock block and then blow that one up too lol..
thanks for the kind words : )
thanks for the kind words : )
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06-09-2010, 07:51 PM
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mine has seen a spike past 28psi on accident and nothing happened, luckily the charge pipe blew off though instead of the engine, not telling how high the pressure would've went lol
06-09-2010, 08:02 PM
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trust me, i have no money because of this car. im just glad i live with my father still. i would say ill be 20 grand in credit card debt after this is done. its my fault but this is it for me. i love my car but its definately not worth 45 grand. but ive easily put 25 grand into this thing.. i think it was just a waste on this car.. i dont know.
06-09-2010, 08:23 PM
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As dumb as you may feel, you're not quitting your quest, I admire that. I'm still in CC debt from my past car, hence my chill attitude on the 'balt, but man I can't take back what I achieved, did I do it the right way? Nah, but **** it, this is life, you can't take it with you, and you live and learn.
Best of luck pal!
Best of luck pal!
06-09-2010, 08:29 PM
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trust me, i have no money because of this car. im just glad i live with my father still. i would say ill be 20 grand in credit card debt after this is done. its my fault but this is it for me. i love my car but its definately not worth 45 grand. but ive easily put 25 grand into this thing.. i think it was just a waste on this car.. i dont know.
06-10-2010, 09:28 AM
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Can't say I've spent more than 4500, and I'm definitely not in debt for it. But I got other priorities. As much as I'd love to just dump money into my car, I just can't.
06-10-2010, 09:49 AM
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I also spoke to ray bates and it looks like getting a short block built is right around 3 grand with everything that is needed. He also does some great head work that people should look into also. Really is a great guy, spoke to him yesterday morning for a good hour and he told me all sorts of cool things he has done, the racing scene, etc. Great guy, highly recommend him. I'm swinging by his shop later on next week to take a look at some things and to talk to him further. I am definitely having him do my build though, I don't think there is anyone else who knows there stuff better.