ISO Advice

[Gavin21]

I’m newer to the DSM scene. I have a 95 GSX. It has 75k original miles. It’s a one owner car. It set for 10 years, I got it running and it spun the thrust bearings as normal . Should I spend my time on fixing the crank walk or should I go 6 bolt?

 

[pauleyman]

There is likely no fixing it. Those I've seen usually have destroyed the crank and sometimes the block. Depends on how much it is chewed up. I would search for a new motor. 6 bolt is preferred.

 

[92AWDHX40]

6 bolts are out there everywhere for sale i see them all them time, hell i have a spare block, but look in other places youll find one.

 

[Hickory-NC-2Ggsx]

Why bother doing a 6 bolt swap? To much work i think personally when there's been plenty of success with a 7 bolt. Just find a good 7 bolt and if you're super concerned find a 98-99 engine/block.

 

[benspilk09]

6 bolts are out there everywhere for sale i see them all them time, hell i have a spare block, but look in other places youll find one.

They are getting rare, as is the case with everything DSM. They were only offered for 2 years of DSMs and the handful of GVR4's that were imported.

7 bolts are fine if you build them right.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yep.

 

[Gavin21]

There is likely no fixing it. Those I've seen usually have destroyed the crank and sometimes the block. Depends on how much it is chewed up. I would search for a new motor. 6 bolt is preferred.

Yep.

can I use my head and everything on newer block?

 

[dustyboner]

can I use my head and everything on newer block?

yes

you can use your head on a 6 bolt too, but the holes for the head bolts need to be enlarged.

 

[Justin DuBois]

What can you find?

Factor into your decision the various other things that have to change if you go from 7 to 6 bolts. (Flywheel, Motor mount, etc)