continued from my other thread... https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=771429

this is a somewhat budget build, please keep in mind
Im most likely picking up this complete AP1 motor, 26k on it.
What should I do to it before dropping in the car?

-3mm head gasket
the 3mm is good for 19psi IIRC, so I will do 16psi to play it safe
Also will put in a catch can system.

-APR Head studs

-Tap the girdle for oil return

-depending on VIN# from motor I will do the upgraded oil squirters, but im guessing its an '03 so I should be good right?

- what else can be done???


thanks

 

Sounds like you got it all figured out. Hit it with a wire brush and go full polished block.....haha jp. Oh and find out what caused your other motor to blow before starting this one up.

 

i would figure out what went wrong first, then fix that, then drop that motor in bone stock. 400 makes a f20 laugh. it could be as simple as you got bad gas though. take the head off and lets see what the pistons look like.

 

^^ +100000 I would most deffinately pull the head before you go and get a new motor.

 

I guess well do that then.. Im just trying to prepare for the worst

 

+ make sure you pick up a six pack to drink while you work.

 

and some good tunes too! always makes working on the car more enjoyable

 

they have a nice hookah at the shop lol

 

first of all, they're ARP studs, not APR lol

and second of all, what makes you think you need them or a 3mm headgasket? as other said don't even bother to crack open a stock block, it's good for more power than you plan to make.

 

ARP rod bolts and inspect and even change the rod bearings while you are doing so.