LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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I have a 94 formula a4 but swapped w lt4 shortblock. Bout week ago It started knocking hard n my oil pressure drops. I think its a bearing. Someone told me it sounded like a main bearing. I was thinking a rod knock but Idk. Prob have to take apart to make sure. But Idk if I should rebuild or get new motor. Originally I was going to rebuild to a 383 stroker but is it worth putting time n money into or not.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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whether its worth it or not is up to you. i have a 383 and i love it. just depends on your budget and plans for the car.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I'm willing to spend the $$ but I dnt wanna dump money into it if its guna b a waste. Its my dd for now n some light to light fun. I plan on gutting rest of it n throwing a procharger eventually. Hopefully getting to mid to low 11s
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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I have more work to do before i mod it. Cracked Rotors almost no pads. Rear pinion seal leak but nothing too crazy. Water pump leak n i think a cam seal leak with a bad fuel pump
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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id fix it........IMO
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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I think I wanna but Jus fix it to run for now or go for the stroker since its guna b apart
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 98gtp
I think I wanna but Jus fix it to run for now or go for the stroker since its guna b apart
pull it apart once and do it right......build the stroker now
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Tru. N how much u think that'll cost bout cz I planned on goin forged rods n pistons atleast
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 98gtp
Tru. N how much u think that'll cost bout cz I planned on goin forged rods n pistons atleast
a full shortblock with forged crank hbeams good forged slugs with a new block converted to billet 4 bolt mains.... im doing them for around 4k oil pump and all.........you need to figure out your goals first then go from there
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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How's cnc motorsport shortblocks
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by quik95lt1
a full shortblock with forged crank hbeams good forged slugs with a new block converted to billet 4 bolt mains.... im doing them for around 4k oil pump and all.........you need to figure out your goals first then go from there
This guy is what u want , problem solved
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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bump..
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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You keep bumping your own posts and you've received TONS of information and suggestions yet you still haven't compiled a plan. What's the deal?
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Golen engines
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