2G 95 7BOLT SWAP TO 99 7BOLT BLOCK

[Mando Vee]

I did something very stupid the other day while attempting to remove the freeze plugs located right behind the wall of cylinder #4.

Taking youtube's advice, I drilled through the freeze plug in order to get a hammer and then pry it out. Instead, I ended up drilling through the damn cylinder wall FML

I was able to get another block however, it is from a 99. Initially I thought they would both be the same but I found some information stating that there are in fact, 2 versions of the 7 bolt (one using the old style flange bearing and the other, later model which uses a thrust bearing)

Also, I believe I would need to reuse some parts from the 95 in order to make it work such as the cam sprocket and cam sensor.

Now I am by no means a mechanic (obviously, given my newbie f*** up) but I would appreciate any information/ clarification as to what I would need to get this '99 7 bolt block to work on my 95 gsx. Keep in mind, the only part I'm hoping to use from the 99 is the bare block.

Do I then need the 97+ split thrust main bearings?

Can I still use my original 95 crank and head?

Also, what could I do with my damaged original block? I was told that I could have the hole welded and have the machine shop put a sleeve in it. thoughts on this? I'm hoping I could keep it as a spare.


Thank you all in advance!

 

[Mello]

All 2G's ('95-'99) can use the same crank (FYI - 1G 7-bolts use the same crank also). You will need the '97+ split thrust bearing with your new block. Your '95 head will bolt with no issues to your bare '99 block. Essentially this is plug 'n play.

 

[Mando Vee]

All 2G's ('95-'99) can use the same crank (FYI - 1G 7-bolts use the same crank also). You will need the '97+ split thrust bearing with your new block. Your '95 head will bolt with no issues to your bare '99 block. Essentially this is plug 'n play.

thank you for taking the time to clarify this, it is greatly appreciated.