kustomizingkid
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The tools you mentioned in your post you need to ensure tolerances cost more than a replacement motor...
Good Engine rebuild kit?
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Oh of course... But can they be rented? I don't know... I have all of that stuff.
Anyhow, my assumption (maybe that's where I went wrong) was that we were talking about someone equipped and capable to build a push-rod engine and the validity of the idea that they could also build an OHC engine. Never really occurred to me that there may be a number of people that equate building an engine to either swapping a short block or tossing parts together under the assumption that everything is correct out of the box...
mistermaclincoln
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I have to say that your wisdom on rebuilding a 4.6 vs. buying from a wrecking yard is the best advise. I don't know how you can argue with it. My motor runs fine with 189,000 miles and when I had to change the valve cover gaskets I was shocked at to find how little wear there was on the camshafts. So for now one I am going to heed your advise and look for one of these low mileage motors.
What are the limitations concerning engine swaps with the Mark VIII?
I understand the physical space limitations, but what about the computers?
How much work is involved in making a cobra engine drop into an EECIV mark?
Other than a Mark VIII, what other engines can drop in without electronic nightmares?
And, has anyone done the 3v swap yet? Is the throttle that big of a challenge?
I understand the physical space limitations, but what about the computers?
How much work is involved in making a cobra engine drop into an EECIV mark?
Other than a Mark VIII, what other engines can drop in without electronic nightmares?
And, has anyone done the 3v swap yet? Is the throttle that big of a challenge?
It seems to me that you point out all the ways it is similar to any other engine but you think its different. Lets see...step by step.
8 cylenders, check
Piston design is the same, utilizes 3 rings to seal, they are round, attaches to a rod with a pin; check
Rod design is the same. One end bolts to the crank, one end attaches to the piston. Standard stuff there, check
Crank attachment...lets see...2 bolt, 4 bolt, 6 bolt...they all bolt the same way, up from below. Im fairly certain they are righty tightey too, albeit a different torquing sequence, its all the same. (fyi ls motors are 6 bolt blocks)
What does combustion chamber design have to do with rebuilding the short block?
(if youre concerned about rebuilding the heads, you rebuild one head youve rebuilt em all)
lets see...the crank turns a chain, which turns a cam, which (while not through pushrods or rockers) opens, closes, and controls the timing of the valve events. Valves are still controlled by springs.
What does the dimensions of bore and stroke have to do with complexity of an engine? 4.00x3.00 vs 4.00x4.25 vs 3.75x3.75 All the same complexity.
Sounds like its all the same to me buddy.
OK? How? Over head cam engines have been arround since the 20s or earlier dude. The rest of the world is just catching up? Please.
What does ANY of this garbage have to do with making an engine more complex to rebuild.
Thanks for being so enlightening.
No, just brought to my attention by another member a few min ago, who was concerned about your post.
kustomizingkid
Dedicated LVC Member
WTF is this about??
Tommy you are a dumbass, just admit it now before Mr. Wilson out smarts you with his superior knowledge!
Tommy you are a dumbass, just admit it now before Mr. Wilson out smarts you with his superior knowledge!
Insecure much, dude?
No need for the "quotes". I didn't prove anything. You're just dead wrong.
HAHAHAHA...
1. Stop stirring the pot KK
2. I believe someone earlier told you to shut the fuk up man... so take that advice
3. You want to blow my car... you are autohomo... HAHAHAH
Ensue the tyrannical internet debate on the complexities of the DOHC motor again...
1. Stop stirring the pot KK
2. I believe someone earlier told you to shut the fuk up man... so take that advice
3. You want to blow my car... you are autohomo... HAHAHAH
Ensue the tyrannical internet debate on the complexities of the DOHC motor again...
excatly come on seriously guys were all interested into knowing if there is a kit or not, Plan and simple and not to hear anyone bitch about 1 misleading statement. we all know he didnt mean it :q:q:q:q were all adults wtf just someone find out the information before someone else posts the same damn question!!!
Just ordering some stuff because I myself got a second engine to build, I will do a step by step writeup I hope to help people.
I got most of my drive accessories, waterpump, alt, tensioner, power steering, from autozone where I work. I am ordering a bunch of stuff from LMS soon.
I plan on doing a c head swap, maybe an overbore with forged pistons so I can run some N20, but most likely going N/A without nitrous..
NO not really, but I'd really like to know who the SPINELESS GUTLESS WONDER who cannot speak for themselves that YOU needed to come in and pick my post apart for.
Can they not speak for themselves or are they just too stupid for formulate a sentence.
I still stick by my original statement
you put 10 users from this board in front of a disasembled mod motor and when and IF they get it together it'll be closer to a boat anchor than a running engine.
YOU, Mr Wilson are the exception to that rule of course because we all know you and your infinite wisdom.
SO...again, WHO is the SPINELESS GUTTLES PUSS that cannot speak for themselves? Mr Hero Wilson to the RESCUE!!!
WTF is this about??
Tommy you are a dumbass, just admit it now before Mr. Wilson out smarts you with his superior knowledge!
OH the FUGGING HORROR!!!
*LMAO*
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LOL Tommy....like my new sig?
kustomizingkid
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catmech
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dss racing offers complete rotating assemblies all forged and balanced. you can choose your compression ratios and yes they do offer a forged 6 bolt crank. there is the info. they are a little pricey, but not out of anyones budget if you save for it. they run about 2500 dollars. hope this helps.
p.s
i dont know where those of you who are suggesting to everyone to get a terminator motor are getting your engine prices from, however the cheapest one i found so far has been 10 grand. that is rediculous for a used engine imo. i can build a supercharged engine putting down a hell of a lot more power for that price.
p.s
i dont know where those of you who are suggesting to everyone to get a terminator motor are getting your engine prices from, however the cheapest one i found so far has been 10 grand. that is rediculous for a used engine imo. i can build a supercharged engine putting down a hell of a lot more power for that price.