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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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So I have my car for sale but i really just dont know if i can part with it.. Im thinking of pulling it and putting a full forged bottom end in it but keeping my top end of the engine the same as in sig...my question is can you guys give me a list of good parts i would need to do this??? i want to do all new gaskets and everything as well. Also should i do anything to the block or just leave it alone i.e. bore it or something along those lines...input and ideas welcom please.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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You wanting to spray it? Anything wrong with ur bottom end? If the answer is no leave it alone.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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i was thinking turbo set up and/or spray yes...nothing is wrong with my bottom end..the only with the problem with the car at all is that it drip a little oil from the rear main seal..but not enough to worry about and doesnt effect bottom end haha
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Throw a 150 shot on that after you have the funds and means to build another motor.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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If your gonna do it, you might as well add some cubes.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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spray 150 thru it now and have some fun before summer is over. Then when fall is here decide what you wanna do then.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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ok thanks guys and is this a decent bottom end kit?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Eagle/356/B13404L/10002/-1
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Absolutely not. Uses cheap cast parts. If you're going to go forged, everything should be forged.
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Originally Posted by 95Z28420
ok thanks guys and is this a decent bottom end kit?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Eagle/356/B13404L/10002/-1
Your thread says "forged bottom end"..that is not forged. The cheapest all forged rotating assembly is a minimum of $1200 or so....plus another grand or more for all the machining. You might want to look for a fresh short-block in the classifieds or craigslist....that's what I did and saved some time and money.
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Keep your stock crank and get. H beam rods and good pistons. Spraying a motor takes more than just putting a bottle on and riddin out. Fix the issues you have before trying to add power to it.
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i realize it isnt forges just wanted opinions and i got the answers i figured i would haha.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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thank you for your input guys
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