Bare blocks?

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Hey guys!

Sorry I have disappeared for some time. Had some girl drama plus got a new car as a daily so I have been spending some time on that.

Anyways, down to the business... It is getting closer to spring time and my goal is to have the Saleen running by OSU's spring break (March 20-29). I've been looking even more and doing more research and looking at numerous options for doing the build on the Saleen.

What exactly is a "bare block?" I was thinking about getting a bare block from here Bare Blocks and using any parts I needed off my stock block and buying a forged rotating assembly so for parts I'd be looking at about $3k + whatever labor is. Would this be worth it or should I get a pre-built block from somewhere?

I'm almost ready to pull the trigger just I need to make sure what I get will last and will do what I want.

As far as what I'm doing, I'm pretty sure I'm keeping my 2.4 KB with some cooling modifications. I want to run either a 150 and 100 shot or 125 and 75 shot as my "oh shit" bottles. What block would be good for this and as far as ENGINE wise, what would I need to go with this?

And RadMust, heard you can get deals on engines and engine parts and what not so I'll be talking to you probably, still remember your hookup and good service with the cams (that I never got to install haha)

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Welcome back!

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Thanks buddy!

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Yes give me a call I can deffinatley help you on that.

So your heads were alright you just need the bottom end?

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 10:51 AM

I THINK the heads are fine not sure. Car is currently in my garage with everything still in tact. Still searching for a good reputable shop to take it to I'm trying to get it built locally if I can. Would be SO much easier.

If I end up needing heads I probably will just get the stock heads and have them machined or whatever people do to heads, I'm still kinda rookie when it comes to engine builds

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by SUHLeen

I THINK the heads are fine not sure. Car is currently in my garage with everything still in tact. Still searching for a good reputable shop to take it to I'm trying to get it built locally if I can. Would be SO much easier.

If I end up needing heads I probably will just get the stock heads and have them machined or whatever people do to heads, I'm still kinda rookie when it comes to engine builds

You could bring it down to maryland have JPC do it all for you.

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 11:07 AM

If I could get a good enough deal to make it worth the trip I will... I have been wanting an excuse to borrow a trailer and tow the Saleen with the H2

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by SUHLeen

If I could get a good enough deal to make it worth the trip I will... I have been wanting an excuse to borrow a trailer and tow the Saleen with the H2

Ill work on that right now.

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 11:20 AM

You are looking for some extra cubes as well I assume.

07 STROKER · January 30th, 2009, 11:59 AM

dear god..towing a car with a H2...holy gas hog batman!

07stanggt · January 30th, 2009, 12:02 PM

sent you a pm suhleen

And i sent you an email 07pro

07 STROKER · January 30th, 2009, 12:03 PM

LOL i just pm's you

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by 07stanggt

You are looking for some extra cubes as well I assume.

Whatever I can get to work that will be a strong long lasting motor that I can beat the hell out of, get the power I want, and stay within my budget, then yea! Haha

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

dear god..towing a car with a H2...holy gas hog batman!

Haha yea, just when I thought the 11 mpg avg was bad! Guess it's a good time to do it with gas this way though...

Mickey · January 30th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Gas is cheap now...tow it to JPC, that would be a badass roadtrip

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mickey

Gas is cheap now...tow it to JPC, that would be a badass roadtrip

Yea for sure! Pimpin the H2 around for a little would be nice

Mickey · January 30th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Fuck ya...you have five fuckin cars dude...use them

SUHLeen · January 30th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Haha not necessarily anymore. I'm at three right now

Mickey · January 30th, 2009, 03:10 PM

well oh lordy haha

usafimj · January 30th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Hey rich what kind of deals do you get on engine/engine parts. you can pm me if you don't want to post

Mickey · January 30th, 2009, 06:42 PM

rich, can i has secrets prices tu?!

January 30th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#2
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January 30th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#10
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January 30th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#12
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January 30th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#4
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yes give me a call I can deffinatley help you on that. So your heads were alright you just need the bottom end?

January 30th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#9
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	You are looking for some extra cubes as well I assume.

January 30th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#11
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	sent you a pm suhleen And i sent you an email 07pro

January 30th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#18
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usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hey rich what kind of deals do you get on engine/engine parts. you can pm me if you don't want to post __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

January 30th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#20
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