Yea ive asked around so far and the zip ties method seem to work pretty well if youre not touching the timing, I should be ok with just replacing the head gasket...hopefully
I already have ARP studs installed and did the whole timing job .Really ? I just watched a video and this guy zip tied the time belt to the cam gear after rotating them to tdc , can i do just that and put them back the way it was originally ?
So i had the timing done a while back at the shop without replacing the head gasket and now it's blown, rookie mistake, i should've placed it along with everything else when it was off. My question is can i take off the head and replace the head gasket without messing up the timing mark ? Do i...
Theres no spec sheet, the guy who sells it owns a shop call RIX racing in WV . What do i look for when buying a used built bottom end if the seller cant provide receipt for it ?
I found a fresh rebuild 6 bolt short block for $1500 obo
OEM Crank
Ross 8.5:1 Pistons
Eagle rods
MHI Pump
BSE Delete
complete deck down
I know its not a 2.3L stroker but what do you think ?
I dont know, its hard for me to try and piece a kit together since i barely know anything about engine upgrade . The easiest option for me right now is to buy the kit from MAP and a 4g64 crank and save up some cash to build the transmission and im good to go, i hope..
I know what you mean but i rarely go over 7000 rpm even when i race against people on the street and the closest drag strip is over an hour away from me so 2.3L stroker fit my driving style a lot more than a high rev 2.0L.
I guess i'll go with the MAP stroker kit and a 4g64 crank , that should...