Subject	Watch plenty of Horsepower TV. They show you the
Posted by	AzHeat on January 03, 2007 at 1:32 PM
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In Reply To	1st Time Engine Builder Help posted by RemzRR on January 03, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Message	basics of assembling a short block. Seriously, 90% of it is the same as any other piston engine with over head cams. Have you ever diassembled and assembled an engine short block before? Leave the machine work to a reputable machine shop for the short block and assembly. Bearing clearances are very important .
Follow Ups	1st Time Engine Builder Help - RemzRR 12:18:28 01/03/07 Really it is not that bad. I'm almost done rebuilding - boostedzxtt (SoOk) 12:27:51 01/03/07 This should help. - EricTTZ 13:08:54 01/03/07 How Much do your rebuilds cost..? (n/m) - RemzRR 13:19:17 01/03/07 Re: 1st Time Engine Builder Help - dummy. 13:12:33 01/03/07 And what tools did you need..? (n/m) - RemzRR 13:21:19 01/03/07 Re: And what tools did you need..? - dummy. 13:27:15 01/03/07 whats a BFH? (n/m) - RemzRR 13:29:27 01/03/07 big F- hammer (have a rubber mallet, too) (n/m) - dummy. 13:31:19 01/03/07 haha lol Tool checklist - RemzRR 13:34:21 01/03/07 2 click type torque wrench one for inch lbs and ft. lbs. (n/m) - AzHeat 13:37:44 01/03/07 And band-aids for all of the broken knuckles - dummy. 13:40:28 01/03/07 What brand do you recommend..? (n/m) - RemzRR 14:12:46 01/03/07 I bought the Husky brand from Home Depot. (n/m) - AzHeat 14:14:02 01/03/07 If you have to ask well ... (n/m) - AzHeat 13:33:31 01/03/07 I have some other questions too - RemzRR 13:27:52 01/03/07 If you buy parts and stuff for your TT always try and - MistressZ 13:32:42 01/03/07 COZ - dummy. 13:38:17 01/03/07 What did you add/upgrade to the block..? - RemzRR 14:09:53 01/03/07 I agree with what Dummy said below, also take into - MistressZ 13:17:44 01/03/07 Why 3 times? What went wrong? Please share. (n/m) - AzHeat 13:42:25 01/03/07 Wrong bearing size and grades - spun rod bearings. - MistressZ 13:45:37 01/03/07 bearing grade = very important - dummy. 13:52:44 01/03/07 What bearings are recommend for performance buildup..? (n/m) - RemzRR 14:14:18 01/03/07 OEM - Nissan. (n/m) - MistressZ 14:15:14 01/03/07 How Come others use clevite Bearigns//? (n/m) - RemzRR 14:17:00 01/03/07 Both, I forgot about Clevite. Sorry... (n/m) - MistressZ 14:19:26 01/03/07 I seen a buildup where the Z31 Bearings were used..? (n/m) - RemzRR 16:17:32 01/03/07 Use what we suggested. If it were smart to use Z31 - MistressZ 16:20:18 01/03/07 SportCompactPerformanceMag z31 bearings - RemzRR 16:58:29 01/03/07 Website Link - RemzRR 17:05:39 01/03/07 Re: Website Link - RemzRR 17:07:08 01/03/07 OEM are made by clevite (n/m) - boostedzxtt (SoOk) 16:17:36 01/03/07 How do you know? (n/m) - AzHeat 16:59:01 01/03/07 They might think they are better than OEM. I haven't - AzHeat 14:37:43 01/03/07 Sometimes you can't get the clearances into spec with OEM - Woody75 (Denver) 14:45:35 01/03/07 Watch plenty of Horsepower TV. They show you the - AzHeat 13:32:27 01/03/07 Most of the DIY engine builders here overlook - AzHeat 13:58:21 01/03/07 Re: 1st Time Engine Builder Help - merlin3 18:06:10 01/03/07 I agree, I think a comprehensive book needs to be written. - CaliguyPurdue (redesigning) 18:44:52 01/03/07 and a video! (n/m) - gt300zxtt 18:57:50 01/03/07
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