7 bolt swapped with 6 bolt??

[niddydsm]

ok so i have a 7 bolt that just developed a rod knock at high rpms. checked my oil and it has flakes so i was gong to just rebuild the 7 bolt but then i thought 6 bolts have bigger rods and stronger cranks but its gonna run me $4000 or the 7 bolt is $2500. i know the price is kinda high but the difference unbelieveable need some advice ### should i do??

 

[BoredDSM]

What is making the price so different? 4k for a stock 6 bolt is outrageous. I would honestly go with a 6-bolt just because its the ideal thing to do. The 7 bolt is good too and plenty of people have gone fast on them. It is all personal preference.

 

[SupremeDsm]

That price is insane. You can find a 6 bolt for alot cheaper than that. I found a whole 93 tsi for $300 haha. so just do some searching around.

 

[2gdanny]

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this is only one fast search, you can find your self a good 6bolt for under 1500 + all the other parts needed and labor and do it for less then $4000.

or

you can rebuild the 7 bolt if there isn't to much to fix.
ether way you can make alot of power with 6 bolt or 7 bolt, it all depends on your goal's and wallet.

 

[niddydsm]

ok so with 4k its would cover the engine with 2g head and pistons, steel headgasket, ported intake and exhaust and it would all be installed and the 2.5k would cover just a rebuilt 7 bolt and installation im kinda leaning towards the 6 bolt

 

[2gdanny]

Look man first search around the forums this topic as been cover, second you need a goal, ether you want it all go 600++hp or, reliability with some power still.

If you're looking for a built motor, and if you don't want to do it your self, I would suggest by one off a vendor from tuners.

DSM 4g63 Stage 1 Short Block - DSM Race Engines - Engine - DSMparts.com

this is just a block the head will run you another $500++


http://www.magnusmotorsports.com/tech/1gina2g.pdf

all I'm saying is you need a goal anything is possible, with 4k you can have a 6 bolt swapped in your car up and running with goods.

 

[JEFFREYCASTGSX]

or you can build up the 7-bolt and have the best of both... it would be stronger that the 6-bolt and still have all the good stuff of the 7-bolt.....

 

[empie1]

4k for a 6bolt??I hope its built for 600hp.

 

[niddydsm]

honestly their charging me 2k just to put it in for a fully built engine with evrything i listed earlier is only gonna run 2k and engine is capable of 500++ hp my goal is really just to have 500 or so horse i think it would be smarter to just install myself. so that way i learn more about my dsm and save 2k right?

 

[2gdanny]

like i said befor if i was in your shoes, i would sale the 7 bolt get a 6 bolt built from any vendors here on tuners get your self all the parts needed for the 6 bolt swap and then bring it some where for install.

and after all this is set and done you have done everything for under 4k.

7 bolt can be just as good as the 6 bolt but me i like to have peace of mind, and cranck walk is something i dont want to think about, thats my reson for 6bolt, but ether or are good to go.

 

[niddydsm]

thanks man youve been alot of help ill defintley look further into it

 

[2gdanny]

no problem if you need anything just let me know.

 

[niddydsm]

That price is insane. You can find a 6 bolt for alot cheaper than that. I found a whole 93 tsi for $300 haha. so just do some searching around.

93 came with a 7 bolt in november of 92 they stopped making 6 bolt