Motor clean-UP and Paint

SilverGT04 · January 28th, 2010, 10:57 AM

okay i plan on getting a shortblock soo i can start my build for my boostd 2v.. my question is what compression ratio is best for a vortech wanting to push 15-16 lbs. Next question is what can i use to clean up the block like degreaser or simple green ? and can i paint it before i assemble and anything else i should kno before starting ?

sharkbait · January 28th, 2010, 11:15 AM

around 9:1 i think

id use a combo. simple green for plastics and block degreeser for metal. Super clean works good too

SilverGT04 · January 28th, 2010, 11:18 AM

Thanks dawgy... anything i should look for before picking up a shortblock like things i should be looking out for ?

wraitherx · January 28th, 2010, 12:05 PM

if you are getting the shortblock just for the block and then you are going to be replacing the internals check the condition of the cylinder walls.

January 28th, 2010, 10:57 AM	#1
SilverGT04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 575 iTrader: 0 reviews	Motor clean-UP and Paint okay i plan on getting a shortblock soo i can start my build for my boostd 2v.. my question is what compression ratio is best for a vortech wanting to push 15-16 lbs. Next question is what can i use to clean up the block like degreaser or simple green ? and can i paint it before i assemble and anything else i should kno before starting ? __________________

January 28th, 2010, 11:15 AM	#2
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	around 9:1 i think id use a combo. simple green for plastics and block degreeser for metal. Super clean works good too __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 28th, 2010, 11:18 AM	#3
SilverGT04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 575 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks dawgy... anything i should look for before picking up a shortblock like things i should be looking out for ? __________________

January 28th, 2010, 12:05 PM	#4
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	if you are getting the shortblock just for the block and then you are going to be replacing the internals check the condition of the cylinder walls. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

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