Question / opinion top end rebuild with upgrades
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Question / opinion top end rebuild with upgrades
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I have a 2002 WS6 engine paired with a TH350 in my Nissan 240sx. The other day the water pump went on me (leaking from prop o ring). So I took it off and started to get it all cleaned up for the new one to go one. While it was up on the stand I decided I'm going to change the oil. I drain the oil and its milky. So I pull the timing cover, and rails and intake, but not the heads yet. I dont see any crack or leaks, so I'm thinking its gaskets. But I am going to check the decking before I do anything.
But if all is good and the timing cover is off, WP is off, heads are off, why not upgrade.
So I have a set of 241's, 243's, and 317's in my garage. So more then likely ill use the 243's with a stage 2 port and polish.
I am looking at the thunder racing cheater cam, 214/230 .601/.575 117 LSA
Dual Patriot Extreme Valvesprings and Ti Retainers
Thunder Racing Pushrods (7.400)
Valve Stem Seals
The 317 heads have 3600 miles on them so I might steal the rockers and valves from them.
But other then gaskets, oil pump, and cam chain / gears, what else should I get? I see ARP sells heads bolts and a stud kit, which one do I need? And am I missing anything else?
Im trying to price it all out so I know what to save for and how much OT to do this month.
What kind of power should I exspect with this setup? Its on a 2800 Stall, with a 3.689 gear ratio on a LSD
I have a 2002 WS6 engine paired with a TH350 in my Nissan 240sx. The other day the water pump went on me (leaking from prop o ring). So I took it off and started to get it all cleaned up for the new one to go one. While it was up on the stand I decided I'm going to change the oil. I drain the oil and its milky. So I pull the timing cover, and rails and intake, but not the heads yet. I dont see any crack or leaks, so I'm thinking its gaskets. But I am going to check the decking before I do anything.
But if all is good and the timing cover is off, WP is off, heads are off, why not upgrade.
So I have a set of 241's, 243's, and 317's in my garage. So more then likely ill use the 243's with a stage 2 port and polish.
I am looking at the thunder racing cheater cam, 214/230 .601/.575 117 LSA
Dual Patriot Extreme Valvesprings and Ti Retainers
Thunder Racing Pushrods (7.400)
Valve Stem Seals
The 317 heads have 3600 miles on them so I might steal the rockers and valves from them.
But other then gaskets, oil pump, and cam chain / gears, what else should I get? I see ARP sells heads bolts and a stud kit, which one do I need? And am I missing anything else?
Im trying to price it all out so I know what to save for and how much OT to do this month.
What kind of power should I exspect with this setup? Its on a 2800 Stall, with a 3.689 gear ratio on a LSD
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Ok so studs and bolts are on the list.
What about these 317 heads I have? They were pulled off of a cargo van that rolled over 3 weeks after it came off the lot. I picked them up in a trade, and don't know what to do with them. Worth using, the 243's have close to 90K, the 241's I have are on the motor now and have about 55K on them.
Im just not budgeted for heads at the time, but depending on porting, polishing, and milling price I may just have to add them to the list.
What about these 317 heads I have? They were pulled off of a cargo van that rolled over 3 weeks after it came off the lot. I picked them up in a trade, and don't know what to do with them. Worth using, the 243's have close to 90K, the 241's I have are on the motor now and have about 55K on them.
Im just not budgeted for heads at the time, but depending on porting, polishing, and milling price I may just have to add them to the list.