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SOADweskey
No More 2.3L
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Posts: 4412
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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 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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Boost Creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost.
452 AWHP 446 lb ft of torque e85 FTW!!
"They are cool manly men now those DSM owners. Before it was just pasty white nerds, metro hair Asian kids and fruit pickers. They do real car club stuff and everything. Sometimes they even spend money here :-/"
-Mike W
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Black_gst
Death to Head Gaskets!
Joined: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:38 am
Posts: 1979
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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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H8VTEC
Quagmire
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 5:41 pm
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Location: Alhambra
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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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12.8 @ 109.75mph
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christ
Goderator
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1979 5:00 am
Posts: 5739
Location: D-Town
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Re: What should I do about an engine? 2.0
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it is physically impossible to open your mouth and tilt your head back and forth at the same time.
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boosting_laser
Senior Member
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 10:48 pm
Posts: 781
Location: Whittier
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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.
_________________Hugo Best 1/4 mile: 10.78 @ 131, 27psi, E85
Best 1/8 mile: 6.97 @ 101, 29 psi, E85531.5whp 414.8tq @ 29psi, FP3575 on Q16 
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awdmonster
frank the tank
Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:38 pm
Posts: 2377
Location: At the stripclub in Ontario!
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Re: What should I do about an engine? 2.0 by Dave bushur
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90 eclipse GSX 609hp 450tq E85
1/4mile 11.7 @ 121 mph personal best on a 20g
1/4mile 11.6 @125 mph personal best on a FP GREEN on a wounded HG
1/4mile 10.5 @ 136 mph personal best 3582R Las Vegas
1/4mile 10.41@ 137.9 mph Fontana personal best 3582R
5 Gears...4 wheel drive/steer...3 Diamonds...2 cams...1 Turbo...0 Reliability
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-red97rum-
Senior Member
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:57 am
Posts: 1077
Location: Ontario, CA [IE]
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Re: What should I do about an engine? 2.0 DIY
_________________-Dustin 1992 Tsi Auto Swapped 10.67@126mph
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SOADweskey
No More 2.3L
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Posts: 4412
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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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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Boost Creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost.
452 AWHP 446 lb ft of torque e85 FTW!!
"They are cool manly men now those DSM owners. Before it was just pasty white nerds, metro hair Asian kids and fruit pickers. They do real car club stuff and everything. Sometimes they even spend money here :-/"
-Mike W
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awdmonster
frank the tank
Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:38 pm
Posts: 2377
Location: At the stripclub in Ontario!
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Re: What should I do about an engine?
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90 eclipse GSX 609hp 450tq E85
1/4mile 11.7 @ 121 mph personal best on a 20g
1/4mile 11.6 @125 mph personal best on a FP GREEN on a wounded HG
1/4mile 10.5 @ 136 mph personal best 3582R Las Vegas
1/4mile 10.41@ 137.9 mph Fontana personal best 3582R
5 Gears...4 wheel drive/steer...3 Diamonds...2 cams...1 Turbo...0 Reliability
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SOADweskey
No More 2.3L
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Posts: 4412
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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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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Boost Creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost.
452 AWHP 446 lb ft of torque e85 FTW!!
"They are cool manly men now those DSM owners. Before it was just pasty white nerds, metro hair Asian kids and fruit pickers. They do real car club stuff and everything. Sometimes they even spend money here :-/"
-Mike W
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awdmonster
frank the tank
Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:38 pm
Posts: 2377
Location: At the stripclub in Ontario!
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Re: What should I do about an engine?
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90 eclipse GSX 609hp 450tq E85
1/4mile 11.7 @ 121 mph personal best on a 20g
1/4mile 11.6 @125 mph personal best on a FP GREEN on a wounded HG
1/4mile 10.5 @ 136 mph personal best 3582R Las Vegas
1/4mile 10.41@ 137.9 mph Fontana personal best 3582R
5 Gears...4 wheel drive/steer...3 Diamonds...2 cams...1 Turbo...0 Reliability
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SOADweskey
No More 2.3L
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Posts: 4412
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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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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Boost Creep is your turbo's way of calling you a little bitch for not running enough boost.
452 AWHP 446 lb ft of torque e85 FTW!!
"They are cool manly men now those DSM owners. Before it was just pasty white nerds, metro hair Asian kids and fruit pickers. They do real car club stuff and everything. Sometimes they even spend money here :-/"
-Mike W
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clockworktoy
Squish Face
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:08 pm
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Location: LBC
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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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Erix
Senior Member
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:10 pm
Posts: 4767
Location: 818
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Re: What should I do about an engine? 1.8
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Current: '97 GS-T Spyder Past: '90 2.0L GS Turbo, '98 GS-T Spyder, '90 1.8L GS
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christ
Goderator
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1979 5:00 am
Posts: 5739
Location: D-Town
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Re: What should I do about an engine?
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it is physically impossible to open your mouth and tilt your head back and forth at the same time.
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