Two Crankwalked Engines. What Next?

[MattyD]

As the title says, I'm on my second crankwalked engine. What really gets me is that I just replaced the engine 6 months ago. (It was a used engine) Anyway, I am a little unsure as to what I should do now. I don't really have the option to sell the car, and I don't really have a lot of money to fix it. I would like to fix it correctly for the lowest amount of money. I would also like to get a little more performance out of it (even if it costs a little extra).

Some of my ideas are:

1) New short block. (Not too exciting, no more performance, cheapest)
2) New 6 bolt short block (Also not exciting, no more performance, cheap, safer than 7)
3) Replace crank, bearings, rods, pistons with 7 bolt 2.4 stroker kit from slowboy
4) 6 bolt stroker short block
5) 6 bolt 2.4 with stage IV head (Only if I win the lotto )

The one I was really looking at was 4. The thing is I'm sure that there would be machine work to be done (not sure what) And I really have no idea about building engines. (deepest I have gone into engines was removing the balance shafts from the current one)
If you think that the 7 bolt 2.4 would be a good idea, please provide any info you can on what would be involved to do this. Otherwise let me know what you think would be a good idea.

~Matt

(Also, do you think I could possibly take any legal action with 2 crankwalked engines and many other documented cases?)

 

[power=dsm]

it's funny, If i owned a 7 bolt motor and it walked i would never drop in another 7 bolt or rebuild one because crankwalk will always be on the back of my mind

imo just get a 6 bolt and rebuild the sucker with 2g pistons which can handle more than most people will ever need and have fun

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

My condolences, that sucks. Well alot of us have been in the money pit too, if it makes you feel any better.

Here's what I think you should consider:
Buy a used 6 bolt engine, either short block or long block. Do a basic rebuild if it seems like it needs it (depends on wether you buy a cheap engine that is mostly a core, or get a better condition engine which would cost more but need less done to it).

No more 7 bolts for you! Absolutely no more 7 bolts!

Do a search here for an engine, you will get at least 50-100 matches nationwide. Prices as low as $300 for a short block, on up to $2000 for a rebuilt engine with a warranty, and everything in between.

www.car-part.com

I'd probably just try to get it in good stock form, drive it a while, then look at upgrading it (the stroker option, as an example) later on. Unless you are really not in a hurry to get it running, then I say buy the 6 bolt short block and build it to your hearts' content.

I like the way you stick with it, you don't give in easily. Not like some ####ies that sell their DSM's.

 

[Game Over]

I would just grab a 6 bolt bottom end, and rebuild the bottom end with 2G pistons, get all new bearings and gaskets, you should be fine. I wouldn't really do a stroker with your setup though.

 

[e g - s i x]

I like the way you stick with it, you don't give in easily. Not like some ####ies that sell their DSM's.

 

[projctWraith]

4) 6 bolt stroker short block)

 

[MattyD]

I wouldn't really do a stroker with your setup though.

I'm curious as to why you say don't get a stroker. Doesn't everyone want more torque? I would eventually like to road race this car. I would think that The 2.3 would help out.

~Matt

 

[shpyder]

Ok, I can completey relate. I crankwalked more than a month ago, and was busy trying to get quotes for a 7-bolt rebuild. Every single shop, inlcluding RRE and SBR, said that getting another 7-bolt was a waste of dough, and I should spend a little more on a complete swap. After much thought, i figured it really wasnt worth crankwalking again by saving some money now. So I ordered a stage II 6-bolt long block from SBR. Go with a 6-bolt man, the 7-bolt will only bother you in the future... it blew a hole in my bank account, but thats what being a DSMer is all about. .

 

[MattyD]

So I am definitely going with a 6 bolt. I'm still having trouble deciding on the 2.3 stroker or to stick with the 2.0. I am FWD so I wonder if I will have problems with traction. I'm sure having the Evo III 16g will just make it worse as well. This is not going to be a drag car, If it ever makes it to a track it will be a road course. Thanks for all the input on this.

~Matt

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

With FWD, I suppose LESS TORQUE would be better then? I hear you say you are worried about wheel spin. Then stick with the 2.0, and keep stock 1G lower compression pistons!

Besides it's cheaper and easier that way.

Gives you a less costly alternative to get up and running quicker and easier.

 

[MNGSX]

I PM'd one option...