spook302
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- Aug 17, 2009
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Durango,
Colorado
So i am building a new 7 bolt for my 2g. Why? Because i already have eagle rods and arias pistons along with a built head plus tons of extras for the car brand new in the box. now i want to try and build a nice 7 bolt that i dont have to worry too much about. I need to buy a crank to finish my engine besides the block work for the new pistons. now i am not sure of the differences between the 95-96 blocks and the 97-99 blocks. I have heard the later 2g block dont have as much of an issue with crankwalk later in its life. I am understanding that the thrust bearing set up is different along with the main caps. My block is the 95. What can i do to help this thing last long? better thrust bearing? Alignment pins for the mains? I dont know what would be good to do to the block since I am sending it to the machine shop, as well as tricks of the trade or important things I should do to better the life of my 7 bolt block. I can get a 10 under crank through my work for a great price but dsm graveyard has eagle cranks for a great price for the 7 bolt right now. What should i do? Is there a 1g oil squirter conversion for the 2g blocks? I know alort of theories about them being an issue and robbing oil pressure when the get stuck open or fall out of the block. I will be installing a balance shaft removal kit in the car which will help oil pressure. Any advice on my build would be great. thanks guys