Thinking about doing a small build and need input.
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I agree with Steven. And I'm in jail too, can't rep Marv.
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Leave it alone? Not his style
IMHO no need for any type of reinforcement if ur staying below 5
On second thought this talking Destructo we r talking about so maybe a full crying job, girdle and fi
IMHO no need for any type of reinforcement if ur staying below 5
On second thought this talking Destructo we r talking about so maybe a full crying job, girdle and fi
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Leave it alone? Not his style
IMHO no need for any type of reinforcement if ur staying below 5
On second thought this is Destructo we r talking about so maybe a full crying job, girdle and fill, with a side of fire rings, is in order
IMHO no need for any type of reinforcement if ur staying below 5
On second thought this is Destructo we r talking about so maybe a full crying job, girdle and fill, with a side of fire rings, is in order
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I am with Steven and Jeff, this is dad's dd right? I know you can build it as big as you want, so all you need to decide is what it is you want.LOL
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Can you put a cam in without machine work? Are you going to balance your rotating assembly after you install the rods?
Now I know you need machine work for a girdle... Now you are talking about a full teardown and rebuild???
I don't know what tranny is in the truck? This can be a complete SNOWBALL effect just from an oil pan leak...
Another option would be to wait to find a motor with forged rods, put your studs, springs with shims, find youself some hybrids... then swap motors. Sell or do a full build on yours with all the goodies, that way you can save and do it right the first time.
Now I know you need machine work for a girdle... Now you are talking about a full teardown and rebuild???
I don't know what tranny is in the truck? This can be a complete SNOWBALL effect just from an oil pan leak...
Another option would be to wait to find a motor with forged rods, put your studs, springs with shims, find youself some hybrids... then swap motors. Sell or do a full build on yours with all the goodies, that way you can save and do it right the first time.
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When I put together my Dad's truck. All I did was a good chip, exhaust, intake, valve body, WW and 1.0 housing, and gauges and he was a happy camper...
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Exactly. I figure I got one shot at injectors so why not have a little fun with them. Studs and springs I want to do regardless to make it stronger.
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Nick, I have a good block and some good heads in the shop, if you want to start from the bottom up I will make you a good deal or you can replace these units as I will be building in the near future.
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Nick,
Go with the hybrids. I'm glad I did.
Not mentioned, but maybe you already have these things on your list.
New o-rings and gaskets for the oil cooler.
New injector cups.
New VC gaskets and UVCH.
New GPs.
Not performance stuff but a good time to do it.
Go with the hybrids. I'm glad I did.
Not mentioned, but maybe you already have these things on your list.
New o-rings and gaskets for the oil cooler.
New injector cups.
New VC gaskets and UVCH.
New GPs.
Not performance stuff but a good time to do it.
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Master of Strokes
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Robin you read my mind lol. I am on the fence with injector cups, mine only have about 100,000 on them.
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Before you drain the coolant system just take the time to check for any cup leaks to be sure all is good.
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