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September 10th, 2008, 01:11 PM
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to build or not to build
Ive been quoted 934.50 for a engine builder to hone my cylinders and prep and assemble my short block...i kind of wanted to do this myself but i do like the idea of a pro doing it...what do you guys think?
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September 10th, 2008, 01:15 PM
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if your very comfortable with doing something like that then go for it. Hope you have all the tools needed and what not. IMO I would let a pro do it cuz if someting goes bad there is no one to blame
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September 10th, 2008, 01:19 PM
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ive built quite a few engines in my day so im not ignorant to it....this would be my first aluminium block build
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September 10th, 2008, 01:23 PM
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same as and old chevy 350 build....make sure you have some plasta-gauge to check the bearing clearances in the mains and connecting rods.....everything goes in the same way....crankshaft, then connecting rods and pistons....I say if you feel like you can do it then go ahead and do it....
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September 10th, 2008, 02:29 PM
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seems like a decent price to know its spot on. But if you can get access to all the equipment for free, which i think you can, and you want to do it. do it.
Dont worry about it if anything goes wrong win some money and ill sell you a crate engine. |
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September 10th, 2008, 02:39 PM
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yeah..well....i was up to 1600.00 the other night...400 away from ordering the heads and i locked horns with this little punk kid....long story short... im down to 450 now so i got some more work to do.
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September 10th, 2008, 02:40 PM
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Do you have the tools to do everythin? That gets pricey.
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September 10th, 2008, 02:44 PM
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what happened he beat you up and took more than your lunch money....
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September 10th, 2008, 02:44 PM
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yes i have the tools
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September 10th, 2008, 03:09 PM
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September 10th, 2008, 03:24 PM
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yeah..well....i was up to 1600.00 the other night...400 away from ordering the heads and i locked horns with this little punk kid....long story short... im down to 450 now so i got some more work to do.
What? I'd say let a pro do it. That doesn't seem like a bad price either |
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September 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM
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Yeah I am really comfortable with someone else handling my problems, and what happens if they fuck up vice you making a mistake. (not doubting your abilities)
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September 10th, 2008, 06:50 PM
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Take your time, do it yourself and save your self some money that can go towards other mods.
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