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Old 02-27-2009, 02:05 AM
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Default Yup motor is toast!

Its official, got a compression test and was low on a few, 92 being the lowest...Oh well time to build it for mega amounts of boost!
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oh **** son, how much does it cost to build a 32 valve anyways?
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LSX swap time....
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Originally Posted by james562
LSX swap time....
hahahahhaha just what he wanted to hear lol.
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Fugg....32v are expensive to rebuild...are you gonna be doing heads, cam, pistons, and crank?
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Not sure what im gunna do yet, was already quoted 7400 for a built shortblock, parts and labor,gaskets ect...Or i f the block and crank are ok i might just do the pistons and rods, but idk yet, gotta think it out and do it right..Its been gone for a while though i think, it just worsened over time...
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Was it the # 7 or 8 piston that caused this? That sucks to hear though...
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you should look for the loss of comp. first it could be something way cheaper than a new engine ie bent valves look in to it more
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i agree a leak down test is in order rather then a compression test
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**** angel that SUCKKKKSSS!!!! sorry to hear that bro...
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Dammmmmmn that sucks ***!!!

At least when its back together again it will be better than ever.
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Sorry to hear that Angel. Hope you can find a cheaper fix than buying a new motor.
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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
Was it the # 7 or 8 piston that caused this? That sucks to hear though...
had about three bad ones on the passenger side, i believe it was the #6and 7 that were the worst,92,and 112..compared to the good ones that read 185...Lol i was racing those built400ci motor guys on a hurt motor and was still right there with them!!!..lol..But when it back up i will run the whipple for a lil while, then can you say twin turbos?
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Originally Posted by 04cobra13
Not sure what im gunna do yet, was already quoted 7400 for a built shortblock, parts and labor,gaskets ect...Or i f the block and crank are ok i might just do the pistons and rods, but idk yet, gotta think it out and do it right..Its been gone for a while though i think, it just worsened over time...
HOLY ****! Damn man, that sucks hopefully its something cheaper. At least if you do need a motor it will be badder than ever
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Originally Posted by 04cobra13
had about three bad ones on the passenger side, i believe it was the #6and 7 that were the worst,92,and 112..compared to the good ones that read 185...lol i was racing those built400ci motor guys on a hurt motor and was still right there with them!!!..lol
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So what do you guys think, if the block and crank are fine, should i just re use it and do rods and pistons? I know this aint a SVT forum, but i know some of you gear heads know motors in general and i would appreciate your input, thanx in advance!
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sorry about ur motor... i know how that feels.. make sure you know who is building your motor bc there is some fucked up engine builders out there.

can build u a 9 sec motor for that price.. 351 w tho
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Originally Posted by 04cobra13
So what do you guys think, if the block and crank are fine, should i just re use it and do rods and pistons? I know this aint a SVT forum, but i know some of you gear heads know motors in general and i would appreciate your input, thanx in advance!
seems like u could get a shortblock cheaper than that man....
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Originally Posted by 04cobra13
So what do you guys think, if the block and crank are fine, should i just re use it and do rods and pistons? I know this aint a SVT forum, but i know some of you gear heads know motors in general and i would appreciate your input, thanx in advance!
just slap the rods and pistons in it.. thats my opinion
get a good tune this time lol
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Originally Posted by MORETHANQUICKSTANG
just slap the rods and pistons in it.. thats my opinion
get a good tune this time lol
Actually the tune was spot on, a lil rich at 11.5 at wot, but never leaned out..



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