Engine rebuild

Lazor05 · July 24th, 2009, 08:26 PM

So this isnt an exciting rebuild but it will be for me becasue its my first project.

I have an 82 GT and I have had my eyes open for a roller motor for a while. I found one for $150 and picked it up yesterday. It ran when pulled or thats what im told and has everything but lifters. Its from a 92 mustang. It also has a mild cam but the guy didnt have any specs.

So my question is what is required to get this engine ready to be dropped into my car? I know I need to tear it down and lay new gaskets rings bearings, but what about machine work?

Also the previous owner of my car claimed that my engine is bored to a 306 and has forged pistons. Is there an easy way to check that? I would hate to have the new block bored only to find out the previous owner lied to me and I really dont have a 306.

As far as the set up I am going carb'd because thats my current set up. I have a performer 289 intake and and plan on picking up a pair of gt40 heads. What cam do you guys recommend? and a different intake?

I know I have alot of questions but im new at this stuff.

Thanks

Lazor05 · July 25th, 2009, 02:21 PM

bump

gotn20 · July 25th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I'd tear it down. But that's just me i'm pretty anal

Lazor05 · July 25th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Im going to tear it down for sure. Im just new to this stuff so any advice like what is absolutely necessary when tearing an engine down and putting it back together

Smirnoff · July 26th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Get all the torque specs and use them.... New head bolts along with the obvious gaskets new timing chain and gears new oil pump

Pingar · July 26th, 2009, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Smirnoff

Get all the torque specs and use them.... New head bolts along with the obvious gaskets new timing chain and gears new oil pump

Don't forget a new water pump while your in their.

87gtmustang · July 26th, 2009, 12:46 AM

put the bolts in a marked bag

Lazor05 · July 26th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Ok thanks guys. So far my list of things is-
Gaskets
Rods
Lifters
Bearings
oil pump
timing chain- theres quite a bit of play in the current one. Can this hint to anything or is it just usual wear?
water pump

Also any suggestions on a cam and intake that complements the gt40's?

93hatch · July 26th, 2009, 02:42 AM

explorer intake and stock cam

Lazor05 · July 26th, 2009, 03:58 AM

Well im going carb'd and the explorer intake is injected right? and would a stock cam compliment the gt40's better than an aftermarket cam? I dont have the stock cam so I will be buying one regardless

Lazor05 · July 31st, 2009, 11:35 AM

bump

93hatch · July 31st, 2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Lazor05

Well im going carb'd and the explorer intake is injected right? and would a stock cam compliment the gt40's better than an aftermarket cam? I dont have the stock cam so I will be buying one regardless

yes its for fi, and a stock cams better than a random cam, thats prob an e303

Lazor05 · July 31st, 2009, 01:34 PM

ok so I should just look for a stock cam? Can you buy those new?

M L Struck · July 31st, 2009, 01:46 PM

I wouldn't get rods just put a set of ARP rod bolts in the factory rods, you can make a good power wiyh stock rods,use that money and buy roller rockers and the ARP engine fastener kit

M L Struck · July 31st, 2009, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Lazor05

ok so I should just look for a stock cam? Can you buy those new?

what are you planning on doing with the car just have fun drag race what?

Lazor05 · July 31st, 2009, 02:04 PM

How do I check condition of stock rods? I want to make sure they are in good shape. And it will mainly be a DD but I want to be able to take it to the track a few times during the year and have fun with it

M L Struck · July 31st, 2009, 02:31 PM

Well if you plan on getting gt40 heads (used I assume) you will want to have a shop go through them so at that time have them hot tank the block and check out the rest of the lower end. This is all based on your skills and more importantly your funds

Lazor05 · July 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM

Alright sounds like a good way to go at it. How much does it cost to get it hot tanked? and how much would it cost to get it bored .030 on average?

baine21225 · July 31st, 2009, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by 87gtmustang

put the bolts in a marked bag

+7648 marks all your bags/bolts

Lazor05 · July 31st, 2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by baine21225

+7648 marks all your bags/bolts

I learned that lesson when I replaced my heater core

July 24th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine rebuild So this isnt an exciting rebuild but it will be for me becasue its my first project. I have an 82 GT and I have had my eyes open for a roller motor for a while. I found one for $150 and picked it up yesterday. It ran when pulled or thats what im told and has everything but lifters. Its from a 92 mustang. It also has a mild cam but the guy didnt have any specs. So my question is what is required to get this engine ready to be dropped into my car? I know I need to tear it down and lay new gaskets rings bearings, but what about machine work? Also the previous owner of my car claimed that my engine is bored to a 306 and has forged pistons. Is there an easy way to check that? I would hate to have the new block bored only to find out the previous owner lied to me and I really dont have a 306. As far as the set up I am going carb'd because thats my current set up. I have a performer 289 intake and and plan on picking up a pair of gt40 heads. What cam do you guys recommend? and a different intake? I know I have alot of questions but im new at this stuff. Thanks

July 25th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#3
gotn20 Atomized Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd tear it down. But that's just me i'm pretty anal __________________ spray and pray

July 26th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#7
87gtmustang Regular 1987 mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tx Posts: 258 iTrader: 0 reviews	put the bolts in a marked bag __________________ 5.0, steeda short shifter, edelbrock intake upper and lower, bbk cold air intake, 3.73, b303 cam, 65 mm throttle body, 65mm mass air, 24 lbs injectors, h pipe, dual flows dump and more to come

July 26th, 2009, 02:42 AM	#9
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	explorer intake and stock cam __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

July 31st, 2009, 01:46 PM	#14
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't get rods just put a set of ARP rod bolts in the factory rods, you can make a good power wiyh stock rods,use that money and buy roller rockers and the ARP engine fastener kit __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

July 25th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#2
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

July 25th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#4
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im going to tear it down for sure. Im just new to this stuff so any advice like what is absolutely necessary when tearing an engine down and putting it back together

July 26th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#5
Smirnoff Enthusiast 1982 GT t-top no proof of purchase Join Date: May 2008 Location: N.E.PA Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get all the torque specs and use them.... New head bolts along with the obvious gaskets new timing chain and gears new oil pump

July 26th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#8
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thanks guys. So far my list of things is- Gaskets Rods Lifters Bearings oil pump timing chain- theres quite a bit of play in the current one. Can this hint to anything or is it just usual wear? water pump Also any suggestions on a cam and intake that complements the gt40's?

July 26th, 2009, 03:58 AM	#10
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well im going carb'd and the explorer intake is injected right? and would a stock cam compliment the gt40's better than an aftermarket cam? I dont have the stock cam so I will be buying one regardless

July 31st, 2009, 11:35 AM	#11
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

July 31st, 2009, 01:34 PM	#13
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so I should just look for a stock cam? Can you buy those new?

July 31st, 2009, 02:04 PM	#16
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do I check condition of stock rods? I want to make sure they are in good shape. And it will mainly be a DD but I want to be able to take it to the track a few times during the year and have fun with it

July 31st, 2009, 02:31 PM	#17
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well if you plan on getting gt40 heads (used I assume) you will want to have a shop go through them so at that time have them hot tank the block and check out the rest of the lower end. This is all based on your skills and more importantly your funds __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

July 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM	#18
Lazor05 Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright sounds like a good way to go at it. How much does it cost to get it hot tanked? and how much would it cost to get it bored .030 on average?

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