Subject	Re: I know you very recently had your shortblock rebuilt >
Posted by	Zeus on February 21, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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In Reply To	I know you very recently had your shortblock rebuilt > posted by whitepearlz on February 21, 2006 at 06:01 PM
Message	Yes, I did the final assembly myself after I got the machined block and crank back from the machine shop. I *could* have asked them to do it for me, but I really wanted the learn hands-on how to do it. I read the assembly part of the service manual to the point where I knew it off by heart =P....plus I did a ton of reading online on engine assembly, PLUS all the tips I got from members here really helped. The machine work cost me around 900$ cdn. This included: Hot-tanking the block Bore .5 over Hone Line-bore/hone the main journals (this is not a must at all, but since I was using ARP main studs and the clamping force is applied differently, my machinist recommended it). Resurface the deck Balancing the crank (important since you're changing pistons) Polishing the journals new Clevite77 bearings welding the center counterweight bolts in place. I don't have the price of each on hand, but I can find it later if you want. Also, I cleared the water passage myself, so I saved there a bit. ----------------------------------------------------------- Zeus: "I just installed my first piston. It was like losing my virginity all over again. I wasn't sure what I was doing and it was over all too quickly".
Follow Ups	Help with piston selection > - whitepearlz 16:56:50 02/21/06 Any of those pistons will work just fine. - Ash's Z 17:10:16 02/21/06 check your bellsouth email.................. (n/m) - Southern-Z (Little Rock) 17:34:36 02/21/06 My non professional opinion - SactoTodd 17:17:36 02/21/06 Your stock rods will be fine with your setup... - Zeus 17:18:55 02/21/06 That short skirt really shows of your nice rod!!1one (n/m) - SactoTodd 17:22:13 02/21/06 lol...maybe so, but you looked ;) (n/m) - Zeus 17:23:54 02/21/06 Also, fwiw,CPs come with new wrist pins and rings (n/m) - Zeus 17:34:58 02/21/06 Re: Also, fwiw,CPs come with new wrist pins and rings - Mitchell(AMZ Performance) 17:40:32 02/21/06 They did when I got them from Kyle when he was at SGP (n/m) - Zeus 17:42:23 02/21/06 Re: They did when I got them from Kyle when he was at SGP (n - Mitchell(AMZ Performance) 17:44:28 02/21/06 It looks like Kyle has them listed on his IPP site - the - whitepearlz 17:46:02 02/21/06 Re: It looks like Kyle has them listed on his IPP site - the - Mitchell(AMZ Performance) 17:47:38 02/21/06 Yup, that's the going rate for those with pins and rings. (n/m) - Zeus 17:49:48 02/21/06 I know you very recently had your shortblock rebuilt > - whitepearlz 18:01:10 02/21/06 Re: I know you very recently had your shortblock rebuilt > - Zeus 18:12:23 02/21/06 When you mention Clevite77 bearings, I'm assuming - whitepearlz 18:29:03 02/21/06 Not a problem, that's what we're here for =) - Zeus 18:44:01 02/21/06 Thank you, I truly appreciate it. It seems as if - whitepearlz 18:53:29 02/21/06 Yup, aluminum oxide stones in different shapes and lengths - Zeus 19:03:00 02/21/06 Wow, thanks a TON. None of my searching brought up pictures - whitepearlz 19:17:00 02/21/06 my pleasure (n/m) - Zeus 21:10:21 02/21/06 Do you have a before and after of this... - Patrick(Austin) 21:10:53 02/21/06 not really, I got those off the SCC site... - Zeus 21:23:35 02/21/06 mine are 89mm coated wisecos. they seem to be holding up - 700hpz1zx 17:43:29 02/21/06 Why would you go with different pistons? - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 03:35:16 02/22/06 Why dont you go with these.... - Patrick(Austin) 18:05:57 02/21/06 Here is some add info... - Patrick(Austin) 18:16:19 02/21/06 Engine out again? Sorry to hear it. Seems like the other - zmenon 18:10:20 02/21/06 Ross pistons are pretty sweet, or so I'm told. . .:) (n/m) - Rule12b 18:24:08 02/21/06 Hijack - Still going to Zcon? (n/m) - zgene4 21:35:32 02/21/06
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