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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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hey guys, I'm looking for a shop that can hone FRM sleeves. My f20c is getting "tired" and I want to freshen it up a little

here's what I plan on doing
4x OEM rings 134
BC Econo Rods 394
ACL bearing 90
ARP rod bolts 80
Updated oil squirts, headgasket 120??
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$818 rough estimate
$0 assembly labor(doing myself)

am I missing anything? maybe chain tensioner? I just need to find a shop that can do my FRM sleeves. Sorry if I come off cheap I'm a dsm kinda guy and it shows.

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I'd call Custom Automotive and Machine in Weymouth. Ask for Dana or Chopper.

That said, why do you think the engine needs all this work?
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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burns oil in high rpms and it seems to be getting worse. Engine has 97k hard drivin miles on it and numerous 140mph-150mph runs(empty 3am highway) The head was already rebuilt about 20k ago but while I freshen up the motor I'll be swapping out the titanium retainers I'm pretty sure they are due.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Sounds like good reasons. don't be surprised if the cylinders need to be bored out. I wouldn't buy any parts until the machine shop mics everything up. Call Dana and Chopper. Most of their work is high performance.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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first thing I have to do is a leak down test if I ever get a chance to buy one from harbor freight.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:23 AM
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Have you just done a straight compression check yet? Do you suspect a crack in the head or block?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:39 AM
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I burn a ton of oil too, but I can put a lot more oil into the car for $818 and keep my reliable OEM engine
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by daktruckie99,Sep 29 2009, 07:39 AM
I burn a ton of oil too, but I can put a lot more oil into the car for $818 and keep my reliable OEM engine
True. If I keep mine under V-tech engagement, I have no problems. When I V-tech a lot, it burns some oil. I guess it all depends on how much you are going through.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Sep 29 2009, 04:23 AM
Have you just done a straight compression check yet? Do you suspect a crack in the head or block?
not sure what to expect, the other day I was changing the oil and seen that theres oil seeping out each exhaust port where the header meets the head
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by daktruckie99,Sep 29 2009, 04:39 AM
I burn a ton of oil too, but I can put a lot more oil into the car for $818 and keep my reliable OEM engine
I dont just burn a little oil, if I rev my car to 9k and pump it a couple times theres so much smoke I can't see anything, when I floor it I have a james bond smoke cloud behind me...thats not normal.
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