| SilverFire |
Well, it looks like either the guy I got my car from was lying, or was lied to himself. My "40K 2 years ago" silvertop spun a crankshaft bearing on Saturday and the mechanic that I had look at it was sure there was more than 350k on it. He figures it must've had a ring job not too long ago to explain the good compression, but everything he could see was just plain worn out.
Anyway, that means I'm looking for a new bottom end. Anyone know where I might find one in town? I wouldn't argue with a long block either. It'd make the turbo build a lot easier when the rest of the mods are done.
Thanks!
P.S. I'll be calling Project Omega tomorrow to see if they have anything, so don't bother suggesting them. |
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| huntsean |
| Sorry to hear that you need a new motor. At least it gets you going on your turbo plans. |
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| SilverFire |
Yeah, that was the laugh I was having at the shop. Yes I wanted to rebuild it, but NOT NOW... I have a bunch of supporting mods to do first... EMS, Methanol injection, not to mention the whole turbo setup...
Oh well, what can you do... I might go out on friday anyway though - rockin' the backup vehicle! |
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| huntsean |
Which backup? The bicycle or the RX-7?
If you do go, let Garrett know that I haven't forgot about him. I still have those rims & tires if he is still interested. I won't be there as I am going to the Doucette concert that night. |
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| SilverFire |
I couldn't take the RX-7 if I wanted to right now... The steering gear is out, and I haven't got a new one...
I probably will make it, so sure... Just to make sure, Garrett is the the guy with the British guy right?
Have fun at the concert! |
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| huntsean |
Garrett is the one who brought out his girlfriend once. He has the AW11 with the unpainted scoop. Greg is the british one.
If you're out for the cruise & meet afterwards, I might make it out after the concert. Concert should be a good time. |
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| SilverFire |
Well, I found an engine. It should be here for Friday next week. Unfortunately, my step-brother that was going to lend me his truck, car-hauler and garage is off to Banff for that weekend, and his neon blew up a couple days after mine and it's on the trailer. So no more truck etc. (I volunteered to help him load & unload it, but no.)
Does anyone have access to one for cheaper than I could rent? I just have to get the car to Desro's from Whyte and 99th. I can get the engine shipped there direct.
If you can do it Thursday, that'd be sweet 'cause I don't work Fridays and will be able to get started earlier in the day.
Also, is there anyone with experience willing to help out? I pay in beer... |
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