live2themaxuk

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Hey all,

considering FI at some point but will not do without upgraded internals.

If i were to buy a pre-assembled shortblock assembly from Built Z Motors for example, with the motor pulled from the car, is it all that involving to swap over the short block?

Plug and play?


Im pretty handy with a spanner and have ***** of stone. . . . .


Jamie

turismo

iTrader: (33)

IT would be a complete swap over, unless you do 1/2 in head studs. I would recommed using the L19 studs, if your power goals are less than 650hp. Two things ought to not skip on, a reliable hg and your head studs.

live2themaxuk

iTrader: (2)

Why would it be a COMPLETE swap over? I thought there was nothing else that needed doing . over at http://www.importpartspro.com/st1blon.html their package includes : -

Wiseco Pistons .020 over
Eagle Rods
ARP Rod Bolts
Block inspected and cleaned
Block redecked
Block Bored and Honed using a Torque Plate
Rotating assembly balanced to 50%
Crank magnafluxed and the journals micro-polished
New Ceramic coated Race Spec main bearings installed
New Ceramic coated Race Spec rod bearings installed
Block prepped and assembled


So are you saying that, its not just a case of swapping over the lower block, but also there would be some changed in the upper part of the engine that would been to happen too?

I was assuming it would be a case of, excuse my nievity, undo a few bolts, disconnect standard short block, connect , built short block. I know its not that simple, im not that ridiculously stupid, im trying to isolate the process by makeing that point


Jamie

rocks

iTrader: (1)

Basically you would just swap your heads and accessories intake over. If you know how to use a tq wrench and read a factory service manual and set the cam timing.