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| Author: | SOADweskey [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What should I do about an engine? |
My current 2.3 is shot already with less than 20k on the clock. Leak down test confirmed Cyl. 1 65% Cyl. 2 45% Cyl. 3 40% Cyl. 4 43% and all of them are from rings. I contacted Jackson Auto Machine and they will do a rebuild to .040" over for $900 labor plus pistons and bearings so about $1500 if the crank and rods are still good. And I think they are since the engine runs strong it just eats a quart of oil every 200 miles. Buschur won't touch a 2.3 but they said they would cut me a deal on the Stage 3 2.0 for a bit under $3k. I would still have to find a stick 6-bolt crank to use as a core though but then I could also sell my Eagle 100mm crank, Manly rods, and Wiseco pistons (if they are alright). Also I'm pretty close to ripping out the DSM driveline altogether and converting to RWD with an LS3. (mostly kidding) |
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| Author: | Black_gst [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
Buschur builds sick engines, get away from the 2.3, its not working out for you right? OR rip you pistons out, throw new rings on and cross your fingers |
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| Author: | H8VTEC [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
The last option is best but with a ls7..... 2.0, that's what I would (have) do |
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| Author: | christ [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
2.0 |
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| Author: | boosting_laser [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
Never was a fan of the stroker in terms of longevity......2.0L gets my vote for o-twelve. |
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| Author: | awdmonster [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
2.0 by Dave bushur |
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| Author: | -red97rum- [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
2.0 DIY |
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| Author: | SOADweskey [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
Yeah, I'm leaning towards the Buschur Stage 3 2.0 as well. I would build my own but I don't have the tools and time at my place in NY. Also I don't have any machine shop I trust up here. I'm just really sick of engines not lasting and I figure the Buschur engine is the way to go. I do need to find a stock 6-bolt crank to use as a core though to avoid the ridiculous $500 crank core charge. |
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| Author: | awdmonster [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
| Author: | SOADweskey [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
I put a few feelers out here on the East coast to hopefully avoid shipping but I may be hitting you up for that Frank if my search here in the North East comes up Empty. |
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| Author: | awdmonster [ Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
| Author: | SOADweskey [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
Hey Frank, just so i can gauge fair prices out here could you PM me with the price you would sell that crank for? |
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| Author: | clockworktoy [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
No buschur Wes, and personally i'm a big fan of 2.0's. |
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| Author: | Erix [ Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What should I do about an engine? |
1.8 |
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| Author: | christ [ Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:14 pm ] |
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