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Engine had 800 miles on rebuild, looked great on the builder's invoice, SpeedPro stock 11-1 forged pistons, ARP bolts in re-sized rods, balanced, new vales and guides etc. Oil came out looking like liquid graphite, sludge in filter. And pan. UH OH! Bearings were down to base metal, crank had grooves, five rods out of round, loose valve guides and grit everywhere. After a back to basics rebuild put up great numbers on the dyno and break-in oil came out clean. Runs great and runs to redline with confidence. Save your nickels and dimes, get a competant engine builder involved, no short cuts, and it will be good for another forty years! |
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There we see the problem and my biggest fear. I never hear anything positive about any machine shop or builder, and when I do, they're halfway across the country and or have a year long waiting list.
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My cars, passed down by my grandfather: '68 Camaro SS (454/TH400, possible L78/M22) LeMans Blue, black deluxe interior, black vinyl top. 3.73- mostly Day 2. '89 Mustang GT- 3.55, subframe connectors, muffler delete, and a couple other minor mods. Exactly as he wanted it, so how it shall stay Also: 1995 Ford F-150 XL 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi GTX- #192 of 433 Ain't no fun in viewing your car as an 'investment'. Get out there and beat on it! |
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From a previous post "The fella who built it also said he'd gladly help rebuild it so that'll be cool!"
Is that not a viable source of help anymore ?
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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I forgot, honestly. Yeah, I need to reach back out to him.
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My cars, passed down by my grandfather: '68 Camaro SS (454/TH400, possible L78/M22) LeMans Blue, black deluxe interior, black vinyl top. 3.73- mostly Day 2. '89 Mustang GT- 3.55, subframe connectors, muffler delete, and a couple other minor mods. Exactly as he wanted it, so how it shall stay Also: 1995 Ford F-150 XL 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi GTX- #192 of 433 Ain't no fun in viewing your car as an 'investment'. Get out there and beat on it! |
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