My motor is headed back to Series9, Its going to kick its smoking habit |
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My motor is headed back to Series9, Its going to kick its smoking habit |
MoveQik |
Jun 23 2011, 05:07 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have this on Narp but I know most of you don't check in there too often. I thought I would put it here as well so all can see what Joe is up to.
Buying a used motor is always a roll of the dice. Mine has ran strong since Joe put it in but the smoking issue(valve guides seem to be the most common diagnosis) has become worse over time and the oil leaks are no longer small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) So we struck a deal that has me pulling the motor and sending it to Joe to rebuild. Then he is coming out to help me put it back in(read as, he is letting me slow him down). There are added costs in doing this obviously but Joe made it more than fair and it worked out to be cheaper than having any of our local shops do the work and hand me back a freshened up motor. Plus, I get some more much needed hands on experience. I got the motor out yesterday. I will be pulling off parts that I want to pretty up while Joe has the motor. I am also going to take this time to clean up and respray the engine bay. The before photo, fresh out of the car: Attached thumbnail(s) |
r_towle |
Jun 24 2011, 11:35 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,584 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
twin plug, ITB's, and 3.4 p/c
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John |
Jun 24 2011, 11:53 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
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Series9 |
Jun 24 2011, 11:57 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
twin plug, ITB's, and 3.4 p/c Rich Just how much power do you think that would be good for? 300ish for $17k. A 3.6 w/915 WEVO would be in the same ballpark. Then there's the narrow-body problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
John |
Jun 24 2011, 10:21 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
twin plug, ITB's, and 3.4 p/c Rich Just how much power do you think that would be good for? 300ish for $17k. A 3.6 w/915 WEVO would be in the same ballpark. Then there's the narrow-body problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A 3.6 wouldn't run $17k, but one would have to find the motor first. |
Series9 |
Jun 25 2011, 06:25 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
twin plug, ITB's, and 3.4 p/c Rich Just how much power do you think that would be good for? 300ish for $17k. A 3.6 w/915 WEVO would be in the same ballpark. Then there's the narrow-body problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A 3.6 wouldn't run $17k, but one would have to find the motor first. A 3.6 + 915 tranny + converions parts + WEVO conversion + shifter parts=$17k. |
racerbvd |
Jun 25 2011, 08:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
twin plug, ITB's, and 3.4 p/c Rich Just how much power do you think that would be good for? 300ish for $17k. A 3.6 w/915 WEVO would be in the same ballpark. Then there's the narrow-body problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A 3.6 wouldn't run $17k, but one would have to find the motor first. A 3.6 + 915 tranny + converions parts + WEVO conversion + shifter parts=$17k. Very easily, more if the 3.6 didn't had the warranty repair.. |
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