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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 22-July 12 From: Stevensville, MD Member No.: 14,709 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Hey everyone,
I'm in the process of sourcing parts for my 2056 build. I was able to find 2.0 heads that will be rebuilt by a local machine shop, and I found a set of very nice 40 IDF Weber carbs. I'll also be using my 1.7 case. My question is this: for the engine internals, where can I find these parts? I did see on the Fat Rimco website that they sell a short block kit for $2650 that includes the following: FAT Camshaft FC 442 Camshaft / FC 440 If Smog 71mm Type 4 Crankshaft 2.0 Connecting Rods - Rebuilt 96mm Forged Pistons & Cylinders - Keith Black WEB Lifters Front Oil Seal Rear Main Seal Gasket Set - German Engine Hardware Kit - Nuts & Bolts Main Bearings - Silverline Rod Bearings - Mahle HD Double Thrust Cam Bearings (2 Sets of STD) What does everyone think about the price? I know some would not refer Fat Rimco for an engine build, but they will just supply the parts, not doing the actual build. Thoughts? |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Not to pull away from OP's question, but it is related. I just had a 2056 "professionally" built with a Raby 9590 cam and am running 8.8:1 compression with stock L-jet. The car ran like a champ for 300 miles, then the engine locked up. When I remove the engine, I am considering lowering the compression. Is that a good idea?
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914-6 GT in waiting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19,881 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Not to pull away from OP's question, but it is related. I just had a 2056 "professionally" built with a Raby 9590 cam and am running 8.8:1 compression with stock L-jet. The car ran like a champ for 300 miles, then the engine locked up. When I remove the engine, I am considering lowering the compression. Is that a good idea? You really have to figure out what made the engine lock up. It wasn’t the 8.8 compression ratio - at least not independent of other issues. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
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You really have to figure out what made the engine lock up. It wasn’t the 8.8 compression ratio - at least not independent of other issues. [/quote] Yes, thank you. I know they are unrelated. My ? was should I lower the compression ratio while I have the engine apart. If my comments help the OP, then great. Otherwise, feel free to PM me with comments. TIA |
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