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  1. 11-28-2006, 06:51 AM #1
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    Default My engine is going out this week.

    My motor is finally going to be sent out this week to the engine shop I am soo excited! The build time is 6-8weeks. but here is just a little of what all is going to be done to it.

    1 set of VMS connecting rods
    1 set of ross pistons 8.2 to 1 compression ratio
    1 Fully machined crankshaft
    1 set of chrome moly performance rings
    1 set of performance rod bearings
    1 set of performance main bearings
    1 new oil pump
    1 new water pump
    1 timing belt
    1 complete set of cryo treated valve springs
    1 fully ported and polish performance cylinder head
    1 set of ARP head studs,nuts and washers
    We do all of the machining such as boring,honing,balancing the rotating
    assembly,adjust valve timing for optimal performance,check and resureface
    deck of engine block and cylinder head. pressure test cylinder head.
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  2. 11-28-2006, 07:02 AM #2
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    man i can wait to see that thing running again. i know you're ready to have the car back.
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  3. 11-28-2006, 07:08 AM #3
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    yea omg man I went by and saw the car a few days ago it almost brought tears to my eyes to see it after sitting for two months it looks so bad right now but she will be back and better then ever soon.
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  4. 11-28-2006, 07:29 AM #4
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    that set up is pretty beefy..
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    what kind of numbers are you shooting for and can the stock drivetrain handle it.
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    nice dude, bet its a good feeling to have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by koukis14
    what kind of numbers are you shooting for and can the stock drivetrain handle it.

    Im also curious.
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  8. 11-28-2006, 09:33 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by koukis14
    and can the stock drivetrain handle it.
    we're about to find out...
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    gt42r mikey...do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by koukis14
    what kind of numbers are you shooting for and can the stock drivetrain handle it.
    It is going to have a built tranny also. My goal with the car is 550whp on pump gas without the nitrous.
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  11. 11-28-2006, 01:22 PM #11
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    Go make a build thread and update it every once in a while with some new pics
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    about time mikey
    You only live once, maybe twice if you use the e-brake!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RISKYB
    about time mikey
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    Congrats mikey, glad to see its finally coming together. Makes me wish I still had mine
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    You suck... I hate you.. lol.. no but really I do..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boosted S60R
    My motor is finally going to be sent out this week to the engine shop I am soo excited! The build time is 6-8weeks. but here is just a little of what all is going to be done to it.

    1 set of VMS connecting rods
    1 set of ross pistons 8.2 to 1 compression ratio
    1 Fully machined crankshaft
    1 set of chrome moly performance rings
    1 set of performance rod bearings
    1 set of performance main bearings
    1 new oil pump
    1 new water pump
    1 timing belt
    1 complete set of cryo treated valve springs
    1 fully ported and polish performance cylinder head
    1 set of ARP head studs,nuts and washers
    We do all of the machining such as boring,honing,balancing the rotating
    assembly,adjust valve timing for optimal performance,check and resureface
    deck of engine block and cylinder head. pressure test cylinder head.


    damn sounds like someone is boost happy.
    Good looking set up man


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    Quote Originally Posted by slowrolla97
    damn sounds like someone is boost happy.
    Good looking set up man
    yep I am building it for at least 30psi.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boosted S60R
    It is going to have a built tranny also. My goal with the car is 550whp on pump gas without the nitrous.
    giggity
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    still trying to figure out where to send the tranny to does anyone know of a local place that can build auto trannies?
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    mike likes penis....


    btw:

    can't wait until she's done bro....

    Road Trip ftw!
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