Buying a Shortblock
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Buying a Shortblock
I am thinking about buying a complete shortblock. I am have had mixed thoughts about doing so, I know reviews of shops is going to be a hit or miss. I have a k20 with a pistons and rods making 760 on a 6266.. I have let the motor sit and it was on e85. so the motor is probably gone.. So now I am in the process of getting another motor in it. I want to build a k24 NOW. I am thinking about sleeving a k24 block and sending it off to getting it built. The issue is I see is alot of people say that have been screwed over getting things built.I want the motor to stay in the south, anybody know a shop that actually does it right, meaning no bad news. I am open to what anybody has to say.
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I was thinking about both of those places. Does Darton even assemble their own motors? Dont they send them out get them actual done.
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When you assembled the block, did you trust the machine shop to do the clearances?? I have seen people trust the machine shop to get all the clearances right and just assemble the motor, but I am very scared of that procedure meaning trusting the machine shop.
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This. Replace your fuel filter, maybe pull your injectors to make sure they aren't leaking, but you should be fine. Gas won't get into the motor unless either you tell it to, or the injectors are leaking.
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You think so even on e85 sitting for almost a year?
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Oh ok cool.. I guess I will start from there. I guess all the talk about rust and stuff like that isnt true? I was thinking about taking the still getting a shortblock built a k24 though. Meaning I see KMOD has a shortblock for about 4100.. I was thinking about giving them a chance, meaning thinking about it. I was going to go all out with the Manley tuff stuff rods and weisco pistons..
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Ive had e85 sit for a year driving car still as daily. Never any problems.
Buddy left his car with e85 for 2 years and we started that thing up on the same tank of e85
Buddy left his car with e85 for 2 years and we started that thing up on the same tank of e85
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On a side note, What are you guy doing with about the engine harness? I bought a brand new harness from Acura and my manifold is melting it up.. I have first gen full race side-winder manifold and it sits the turbo very close to the valve cover which is melting my manifold. What are you guys doing about this problem?
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