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If you use the GT350 IM, you'll need an adapter for the stock TB or the GT350 TB.-
biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Thank you. That's what I will do. I heard that he works with Adam at Revolution Automotive so I'll go there since that's 15 min from meyup I updated the list. Thanks (see full post)
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Thanks man. Gen3 short block is the way. (see full post)
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If you're just replacing the rods & rod bearings, the crankshaft doesn't need to come out provided it has no damage. Getting a new shortblock may be a viable answer, but just wanted to give clarity to both options. It appears that the OEM Gen 3...
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Technically you could pull the one rod and piston combo by just removing the cylinder head covering cylinder 8 and the oil pan. Depending on what went on you could potentially just put a new piston and rings into that cylinder and re-use the rod...
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Great point. That will at least give me a peace of mind rather than buying one off of someone for a discount. (see full post)
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OEM Gen 3 blocks are great. Easy to take them all the way to 500rwhp.. After building several forged motors... Just going with the gen 3 block is the better way to go.
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Thank you all for the suggestions and advice. Went to the shop today and we decided the best route is to go Get 3 block. Didn't find anything new than what was already mentioned yesterday. No leak down test was performed. Im used to seeing... (see full post)
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Watched a few videos of YouTube online … to replace one rod/piston assembly, is it essentially the entire engine being torn apart? I know everything from the heads and up come off but does the crank also? I’m just thinking with the labor cost, I... (see full post)
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.I asked him a few hours ago and he said not yet but based on the low compression and the drops of oil on the cylinder he is pretty sure there is a leak from the ring land. When this happened did you do a complete overhaul or just fixed that one... (see full post)
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Truly amazing. Thank you so much. This makes me feel a lot better. I’m going to talk to him tomorrow and order the parts. Thank you. (see full post)
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biggsy replied to the thread Gen2 Engine Rebuild Needed or not?.Thanks for the reply. All info is much appreciated. You are right, I shouldn't have continued to drive. I think emotions got the best of me to be honest. Had such great weekend finally finding my groove, no traffic on track, driving 16 hours... (see full post)
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So here's my train of thought: A flashing CEL occurs when a misfire is occurring that is severe enough to cause damage to the catalytic converters. You should never continue to drive with a flashing CEL if there isn't a trophy on the line. The...
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Well I didn't think I would be creating a post like this so soon. Last event was at Road Atlanta in November. During my last session I got flashing CEL. Car continued to run and fine and never went down on power. CHT was never above 238* and...
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biggsy replied to the thread Coilover height Adjustment Question.Thought so. I’ll do that. Thanks man (see full post)
