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07-19-2011, 02:01 PM
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From: Chicago, Illinois
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stilletto wants YOUR opinions!
Picking up a bad, shot rod bearing, 7 Bolt Short Block this weekend, looking to see what you guys think I should do based on my overall goals.
Current engine is fine, but I want to start building a spare.
Looking for 250-350whp, probably on the lower side, to daily drive.
Was considering the Forged Manley Rotating Asm, but it's probably overkill.
Throw some part lists at me, let's do this!
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07-19-2011, 02:03 PM
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Car: 1977 280z with 4g63t
From: Hesperia, California
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For <350whp you can just do a stock rebuild. No need for forged internals at that power level.
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Alex
325xi Daily
280z-4g63t
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07-19-2011, 02:12 PM
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From: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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As long as the bores aren't scored and are straight, find yourself some Evo VIII or IX rods and pistons either new or in good used condition. Drop them in your 7-bolt and enjoy 8.8:1 pistons with rods that are proven to 600+whp for less than the cost of aftermarket pistons alone.
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07-19-2011, 02:18 PM
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Doesn't DSM Graveyard offer a Evo Rod and Piston Setup for a decent price? Just drop right in place?
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07-19-2011, 02:18 PM
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From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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There is no need to upgrade internals at those levels. Build it with stock internals, stock head, and 14b/16g.
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Corey R.
1997 Talon TSi AWD - 56k miles
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07-19-2011, 02:35 PM
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Cylinder walls were recently honed. Everything should be fine, biggest worry is the crank. Kid said he pulled it when it started knocking.
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07-19-2011, 03:03 PM
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Cylinder walls were recently honed. Everything should be fine, biggest worry is the crank. Kid said he pulled it when it started knocking.
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have the crank checked by a machine shop. If it is bad in any way, toss it and get another one.
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Corey R.
1997 Talon TSi AWD - 56k miles
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07-29-2011, 06:24 PM
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Car: 1927 Hudson Essex
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The stroker block seems like an alright deal as long as there is no damage to the cylinder wall from the piston problem they had.
Other than that, a stock rebuild would be great for your goal as others have recommended.
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-Jared
27' Hudson (build in progress)
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