Cams, Pistons, Injectors and everything else.
04-02-2012, 08:41 PM
#26
Out of balance?
It's common practice to line bore or hone the caps and block and use oversized bearings. I'd go to a different machine shop.
http://elmersengines.com/pages/Machine_Shop_Service
It's common practice to line bore or hone the caps and block and use oversized bearings. I'd go to a different machine shop.
http://elmersengines.com/pages/Machine_Shop_Service
04-02-2012, 09:48 PM
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I guess I could just get new rods, but, I'd rather use these, as they seem okay, that lip just needs to be fixed... I damn myself for throwing away the scratched pistons, as only the piston was broke'd, not the rod.
04-09-2012, 04:40 PM
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I have two L28ET cams, right now, neither of them are exactly... "Worthy" of placing back into a brand new motor, new valvetrain etc.
Which cam would be best, or say like, a stage I upgrade..? I'll probably stick with the stock turbo for a little bit, but eventually get into a Holset HX35
So, which cam is suggested?
Which cam would be best, or say like, a stage I upgrade..? I'll probably stick with the stock turbo for a little bit, but eventually get into a Holset HX35
So, which cam is suggested?
04-09-2012, 11:01 PM
#30
Are the lobes worn? Scratched?
Whenever I build a motor, modified or stock, I make sure it runs right before I dive into the odds and ends of "modified parts". It's a whole lot easier diagnosing problems when everything is stock, rather than tons of aftermarket / performance parts that make you guess what's wrong. I suggest using the stock turbo cam unless the lobes are damaged, get the motor running correctly, and then change out the cam if you want (I have a write-up in the Gen-Tech on how to change the cam with motor in car). Just "IMHO"
Whenever I build a motor, modified or stock, I make sure it runs right before I dive into the odds and ends of "modified parts". It's a whole lot easier diagnosing problems when everything is stock, rather than tons of aftermarket / performance parts that make you guess what's wrong. I suggest using the stock turbo cam unless the lobes are damaged, get the motor running correctly, and then change out the cam if you want (I have a write-up in the Gen-Tech on how to change the cam with motor in car). Just "IMHO"
04-10-2012, 05:41 PM
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Are the lobes worn? Scratched?
Whenever I build a motor, modified or stock, I make sure it runs right before I dive into the odds and ends of "modified parts". It's a whole lot easier diagnosing problems when everything is stock, rather than tons of aftermarket / performance parts that make you guess what's wrong. I suggest using the stock turbo cam unless the lobes are damaged, get the motor running correctly, and then change out the cam if you want (I have a write-up in the Gen-Tech on how to change the cam with motor in car). Just "IMHO"
Whenever I build a motor, modified or stock, I make sure it runs right before I dive into the odds and ends of "modified parts". It's a whole lot easier diagnosing problems when everything is stock, rather than tons of aftermarket / performance parts that make you guess what's wrong. I suggest using the stock turbo cam unless the lobes are damaged, get the motor running correctly, and then change out the cam if you want (I have a write-up in the Gen-Tech on how to change the cam with motor in car). Just "IMHO"
04-20-2012, 02:59 AM
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Not to rehash the past, but we've discussed the "L28ET vs VG30ET" before:
L motor build questions - ZDriver.com
I don't get why people keep talking about the VG30ET over the L28ET... it's a pointless swap into an S30 / S130 unless you are doing it just to say you did it.
Blah blah blah... I won't argue a brick wall.
L motor build questions - ZDriver.com
I don't get why people keep talking about the VG30ET over the L28ET... it's a pointless swap into an S30 / S130 unless you are doing it just to say you did it.
Blah blah blah... I won't argue a brick wall.
VG: Better combustion chamber design, less prone to detonation (but not the best, by far), better response to mods, a bit harder to work on, uses timing belt.
L: Timing chain, sounds cooler, bolt on mods are more available.
I thought it was funny.
04-20-2012, 02:18 PM
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To those of you who aren't friends with me on facebook, I got my pistons attached to the refurbished connecting rods I got a hold of last week.
Got paid today, money in the bank, soon, main bearings!
Also, does the main seal kit from MSA have the side seals for the rear?
Got paid today, money in the bank, soon, main bearings!
Also, does the main seal kit from MSA have the side seals for the rear?
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