LNXGUY
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If the head is off and you want to make some decent gains, definitely get someone to massage it a bit..
hahaha... ya, local would be best. Thanks for the offer thoughOh wait, I see you are in Ontario...Probably would be big $$$ to ship from Texas.
I ordered the ASV pistons..... better piston coolingHow did they manage to give you ASV pistons? You guys didn't even get the ASV. I know they maybe fit and are an upgrade of sorts but I'm still suprised they sent them out to you.
Would be nice to get it balanced I suppose but jut gunna throw them in and run itthat sucks on the mixup but the good news is that if you used the vendor i think you did, a quick phone-call and by today or tomorrow you should have the correct parts in your hand.
are you going to send the rotating assemble to be balanced once its all assembled?
Wasn't in a very good mood on friday.....
Got started on taking apart the block
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Got my box of goodies
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And then I saw this
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Looks like I got 2 ALH pistons and 2 ASV pistons... This certainly set me back, was hoping to have the block built and put in the car so i would just have to put the head back on when the engine shop was done with it.
Close to 170-180hpThat sucks! How to make life easier, not.
As for the ASV pistons I heard they've some extra oil channels or something to help with cooling. What sort of power was that thing pushing out when it was pushing?![]()
Haven't check clearances in the block... It's low mileage just going on the assumption that it will be fineWhat did you use to check clearances?
This is a horrible idea. It will take maybe a day to measure the chritical stuff. Time well wasted if you ask me.Haven't check clearances in the block... It's low mileage just going on the assumption that it will be fine
What do you suggest I check?This is a horrible idea. It will take maybe a day to measure the chritical stuff. Time well wasted if you ask me.
Ok, will doI suggest to check EVERYTHING in the shortblock. You will be using a mix of old and new parts, you should care what fits and how well.
That's too bad... Atleast I knew that at some point mine had the possibility of blowing up.It looks like you've got competition in the engine destruction awards
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