Rebuild costs - Page 2

[ion] C2 · 09-14-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GA_turbo

Ok here is a link to everything you will need, and the kit will only be 1000dollarshttp://importperformanceparts.net/

That is false. Do not buy that kit.

1. It's designed for "1996-2000" which means it likely has outdated gaskets made for the pre-2000 era or the seller doesn't know and could have incorrect components.

2. Federal Mogul bearings? We want Clevite77.

3. It does not include Eagle rods, or any rods, for that matter.

4. It comes with a copper headgasket. You do not want this.

5. You don't need lifters.

6. You want Wiseco rings, not whatever generic one they have listed.

I'll send you a list soon, been super busy with a ton of random stuff lately.

leoalero · 09-24-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by [ion] C2

And that has to do with this conversation about the 2.4L Twin Cam how? Pistons don't melt due to horsepower output, they melt from running lean, overheated.

for sure,i said it like that to compare,i saw some ecos running their engine at 400 with stock internal!

spinalator · 09-25-2008, 01:04 AM

My bro pulled his 350 out of his suburban, and had a rebuild done for 1200. The reinstall sucked though, he said he will pay a shop to do it next time. The damn shops are bending you over. Good luck shopping.

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 04:24 PM

OK rebuild is Done...here are some pics:

Me and John acting the fool

Took me forever to build that hoist..lol

The hole

The engine we all know and love..heh heh

Engine Cracked open

Look at The old dirty old burnt pistons

Thats ok cause these will be taking its place

Couldnt forget the eagle rods

so pretty...lol

Some "secret cams" action

Crank

All this was made possible by our sponsors..GM Performance...lol

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 04:28 PM

After the build we cleant out the Engine bay a lil..not to hardcore

Its official baby has a new heart

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 04:30 PM

Here is how she runs ...its a lil long but oh well

http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=DSCI0060.flv

cherrington17 · 10-05-2008, 04:34 PM

looks good man. nice job!

[ion] C2 · 10-05-2008, 05:37 PM

what's that thing on your upper engine mount

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 06:49 PM

to the left of the bay?? cruise control

sburke · 10-05-2008, 06:52 PM

Does anyone know of any good shops in arizona

sburke · 10-05-2008, 06:54 PM

BTW your car is looking sweet, I'm prepping to do the same to mine. How much did you end up spending and do you have a parts list.

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 07:21 PM

Thx man..the build cost me about a G...parts was around 1600 including the cams...there is a link the thread where i got my parts from...it was 2.4 engine performance kit...but ION compiled a list with all the parts you would need for a build as well

pm sent

GA_turbo · 10-05-2008, 08:11 PM

Thats a nice looking engine i wonder who did it.......lol

DOHC_tuner · 10-05-2008, 08:13 PM

Wow looks AWESOME!! Good JOB!!!!!!!!!@!!!!!!! I got the same GM jack and stands!

Should of got her powder coated to add some appeal to that charger

sburke · 10-05-2008, 09:59 PM

yeah ION sent me that, and all of this was only 1600? Where in the world did you buys all your parts from?

BTW PM is enabled now, I don't know why I had it off.

Alerosaint · 10-05-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sburke

yeah ION sent me that, and all of this was only 1600? Where in the world did you buys all your parts from?

BTW PM is enabled now, I don't know why I had it off.

importperformance.net and you can find the secret cams pretty much anywhere

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Originally Posted by GA_turbo

Thats a nice looking engine i wonder who did it.......lol

Now if you only you can get yours going...lol

sburke · 10-06-2008, 12:46 AM

How is it working out for you so far. Does the engine feel any smoother?

Alerosaint · 10-06-2008, 12:58 AM

when I had put my headers on..i had lost some of my low end torque...well i got it back now and then some . You can feel on tap slowly pulling away. i also have more mid range power....the mp45 didnt do to well pulling at a higher rpm but now i have some good passing power at higher speeds especially when the tranny downshift...it pulls....when I tune it i definitely gonna have to remove the speed limiter...cause it gets up there more quickly now

sburke · 10-06-2008, 01:17 AM

that's awesome.... I can't wait to get my build underway, another week or two and I start buying parts so I'm researching like a madman at this point.

Alerosaint · 10-06-2008, 01:33 AM

yeah especially if you want to add more power later....the hard part will be already done