so i finally found the REAL problem in my car, took the oil pan off and this is what fell right out


some metal shavings and some internal damage


Cyl#4


thinkin about doin the 6 bolt swap or just fix the current problem while im takin her apart, but im open to any suggestions if ya got better ideas

Welcome to the blown motor club. Yeah definetly do a 6bolt swap. Build it right, do a lot of research and ask questions for different opinions. Best thing I ever did was built a 6bolt motor. I did it 2years ago and never looked back. Been running good with rarely any problems at all.

It's driven daily to work...about 11k on the motor and with a good about off abuse on the streets. It has also seen the track a few times.