What would you do??

[Lee in Ottawa]

I have to rebuild my bottom end now and seems like parts are going to be around $900 usd, thats just for rings, conrod bearings and main bearings also rockers because mine are no good.

Anywyas do I go stock or try to get my hands on some JE pistons???

[M635CSi]

What is your goal in rebuilding the engine?

[Lee in Ottawa]

Well here what happenned. Originally, I only took the head off and had it freshened up. While the car was sitting with no head and no hood we had a terrible storm and the place it was in developed a leaking roof and water got into the cylinders and caused some surface rust on the cylinder walls (you don't have to tell me i already know i'm a idiot for not taking more precautions) Anyway seems likes a little honing with one of those cross hatching tools cleans it right up but now i'm just thinking should I just pull the trigger and go all out on the bottom end while i have it out and apart? My goal is the 400 mark with ms and intercooler.

Motor already has ms gasket, arp's, 42lbs injectors, fuel pump etc.

Head was just a recondition and stock

BTW does anybody have and parts I may be interested in?

[Steve Haygood]

900 is too much for those few items
800 should get :
bearings, rods and mains
all gaskets
rings
rockers
and maybe an oil pump

[M635CSi]

What is your budget?

[Lee in Ottawa]

well i'd like to keep as much money as i can in my pocket, but I'm already into this project for so much as it is. I'd like to say put it back together for 2g's. I could break that though if it's worth it

[M635CSi]

well i'd like to keep as much money as i can in my pocket, but I'm already into this project for so much as it is. I'd like to say put it back together for 2g's. I could break that though if it's worth it

I would pick up a low mileage M30B35 engine and plug that into your car. It seems that would be most beneficial.

[T_C_D]

Lee,

I have JE Pistons in stock and /or can get you all the other rebuild parts as well. You coming down to TedFest this weekend?

Todd

[Lee in Ottawa]

Hey Todd, I didn't even know it was happenning.

I may be able too make it.

Can you e-mail me a price for the items I need and the JE's so I can make a decision and maybe come and pick it up this weekend

[Ted in T.O.]

Here is the location Lee for the event this Saturday from 11am till 4pm. Ted in T.O.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?fo ... de=L5J+2W8

[Lee in Ottawa]

Thanks Ted, I'll try my best to make it. It will depend on whether or not the "native americans" close down the 401 this weekend like they say they will

[rundatrack]

Lee,

I have JE Pistons in stock and /or can get you all the other rebuild parts as well. You coming down to TedFest this weekend?

Todd

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Thats what I am doing

[OldgreenE34]

Hi Lee,

Simple answer, get the JE's from Todd and have a good guy balance the bottom end, all moving parts, and put it together with a fresh - port matched head and the enjoy.

If you do a stock rebuild, you will more than likely be doing it again after you break the ring lands in a piston or two. Unless you are way smarter than I am and are able to resist adding boost ...

See you at TedFest
Dave