1.8 BP Engine Rebuild (block)-slow progress
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No real updates yet, I am researching what parts to get and and where to get the from at this moment. I feel ok with this block as it is not in bad shape, the walls don't look terribly glazed nor scortched, so once the pistons are coated and the block is honed, I think I will be at a reasonale clearacnce, but again, until the pro is done with it, I really don't know anything yet, so cross yo' fingas fo' me foo!! lol
I will post further updates as soon as I have them. I do have some news I found rather intersting.
Main Bearings(1-5)-Mazda Comp=$44 appx. To get them coated (optional, not a must by any means) it is $39 appx. So total for coated would be $83
Main Bearings(1-5)-Calico= $104.07 H-hardness and already coated
Rod Bearings(1-4)-Mazda Comp=$39 appx., plus coating $24.50, so total for coated is $64 appx.
Rod Bearings(1-4)-Calico=$68.03 H-hardness and already coated
Difference between Mazda stock vs. Mazda+Coating vs. Calico is:
$83 vs. $147 vs. $172
Figured I'd throw that out there for everyone that was looking for an alternative bearings wise, and if you don't know who Calico is, just spend a few minutes over at Google and find out.
I will post further updates as soon as I have them. I do have some news I found rather intersting.
Main Bearings(1-5)-Mazda Comp=$44 appx. To get them coated (optional, not a must by any means) it is $39 appx. So total for coated would be $83
Main Bearings(1-5)-Calico= $104.07 H-hardness and already coated
Rod Bearings(1-4)-Mazda Comp=$39 appx., plus coating $24.50, so total for coated is $64 appx.
Rod Bearings(1-4)-Calico=$68.03 H-hardness and already coated
Difference between Mazda stock vs. Mazda+Coating vs. Calico is:
$83 vs. $147 vs. $172
Figured I'd throw that out there for everyone that was looking for an alternative bearings wise, and if you don't know who Calico is, just spend a few minutes over at Google and find out.
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Ben, that's funny you say that, I just got done studying his profile, he actually has some reasonable posts, this is the only exception, so I think he may be ok, at least for now lol
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No my friend, I will not be done by then, going up there in the smoke machine. I hope I make it or it's time to use the AAA for the third time, haha.
I actually didn't even touch the block/crank yet, I have to get my pistons done first, and then take all the **** to Bob to do his magic.
Time is the issue, well actually not having it is the part that sucks. Tell you what, you wanna do some legwork for me?
I actually didn't even touch the block/crank yet, I have to get my pistons done first, and then take all the **** to Bob to do his magic.
Time is the issue, well actually not having it is the part that sucks. Tell you what, you wanna do some legwork for me?
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I need to take my pistons to Calico, then once they are done, i need to take the pistons, block, crank, flywheel over to Bob's shop for him to get started on it, and then pick it all up and take it Justins house, wait for bearings to come in and slap that **** together.
Easy enough. lol
Easy enough. lol
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*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
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Back from the dead.
*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
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Back from the dead.
*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
*NEWS*
After examining the block at the shop, turns out I am just a little out of wack and cannot use OE size pistons. So, I am on the lookout for some .20 over sized pistons, prefer Wiseco if anyone has some to get rid of.
Also, crank needed a little love too, so undersized bearings are needed by .10 under.
Just ordered some ARP head and main studs for $192.08 shipped, if anyone wants to know where from, PM me.
No pics at the moment, will get some soon.
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Do you know if MSM pistons come oversized? I have a set with Stephanie. If they fit and you need them let me know.
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I know, I guess I was just trying to avoid reality.
Yes, before or after boring?
The MSM pistons are the same bore, only difference is the CR (9.5:1) I believe.
I have looked at the Supertechs before, but forgot everything I knew, I'll compare them all once I have some free time.
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Not yet Rafa, I can't dump any money in the car yet, I need a few more weeks.
The heating in my house just went out, need to drop about a grand for a new compressor and labor :( FAAK.
The heating in my house just went out, need to drop about a grand for a new compressor and labor :( FAAK.
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