Liquidgsr Laguna build thread
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From: South Florida
Hey guys need some advice. I decided to go with a build and use the block and head. I found another head for 260 shipped off of a 07 with 26k on it. It's just missing cams.
I am going to have the shop do a build in house since its there and the owner is working on getting me a quote for how much it will come out to.
This is the list it parts I'm planning to go with. Mostly sticking to a lower budget build and nothing crazy since I know what the turbo kit is capable of and already maxed it out.
Wiseco pistons stock compression
Brian Crower h beam rods
Acl bearings
Supertech dual valve springs/retainers
Oem head gasket
Arp head studs
Supertech valve seals
Now it i get my head rebuild I will add supertech bronze valve guides and super tech nitrate coated valves.
What do you all think? Plan is to have it tuned on flex fuel at 10psi and drive it. Maybe boost more in future but for now I want to drive it. I don't need beefier parts since the turbo is only good for 657 which we maxed out on E85. I don't plan on upgrading the turbo or anything else.
I am going to have the shop do a build in house since its there and the owner is working on getting me a quote for how much it will come out to.
This is the list it parts I'm planning to go with. Mostly sticking to a lower budget build and nothing crazy since I know what the turbo kit is capable of and already maxed it out.
Wiseco pistons stock compression
Brian Crower h beam rods
Acl bearings
Supertech dual valve springs/retainers
Oem head gasket
Arp head studs
Supertech valve seals
Now it i get my head rebuild I will add supertech bronze valve guides and super tech nitrate coated valves.
What do you all think? Plan is to have it tuned on flex fuel at 10psi and drive it. Maybe boost more in future but for now I want to drive it. I don't need beefier parts since the turbo is only good for 657 which we maxed out on E85. I don't plan on upgrading the turbo or anything else.
for 10psi....stock long block my friend. but if you are gonna build it, id go ferrea top end and sleeve it. mahle appears to work with frm, but you need a shop that can handle boring/honing the block correctly.
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I see. Alright well I have a few things to think about. May have to just go with getting new sleeves then. What a headache.
I kind of just want to replace the messed up piston and rod, and just put the new head on with the valve springs and retainers and call it a day. Too much money in this car.
I kind of just want to replace the messed up piston and rod, and just put the new head on with the valve springs and retainers and call it a day. Too much money in this car.
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I see. Alright well I have a few things to think about. May have to just go with getting new sleeves then. What a headache.
I kind of just want to replace the messed up piston and rod, and just put the new head on with the valve springs and retainers and call it a day. Too much money in this car.
I kind of just want to replace the messed up piston and rod, and just put the new head on with the valve springs and retainers and call it a day. Too much money in this car.
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I don't know yet. Shop is taking a long time to get back to me. When I last talked to the owner her said I could just go with a new piston and rod or do complete rebuild. Biggest reason I didn't want to go with new sleeves is downtime. Cost is crazy as well.
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Originally Posted by liquidgsr' timestamp='1368481006' post='22539959
Hey guys need some advice. I decided to go with a build and use the block and head. I found another head for 260 shipped off of a 07 with 26k on it. It's just missing cams.
I am going to have the shop do a build in house since its there and the owner is working on getting me a quote for how much it will come out to.
This is the list it parts I'm planning to go with. Mostly sticking to a lower budget build and nothing crazy since I know what the turbo kit is capable of and already maxed it out.
Wiseco pistons stock compression
Brian Crower h beam rods
Acl bearings
Supertech dual valve springs/retainers
Oem head gasket
Arp head studs
Supertech valve seals
Now it i get my head rebuild I will add supertech bronze valve guides and super tech nitrate coated valves.
What do you all think? Plan is to have it tuned on flex fuel at 10psi and drive it. Maybe boost more in future but for now I want to drive it. I don't need beefier parts since the turbo is only good for 657 which we maxed out on E85. I don't plan on upgrading the turbo or anything else.
I am going to have the shop do a build in house since its there and the owner is working on getting me a quote for how much it will come out to.
This is the list it parts I'm planning to go with. Mostly sticking to a lower budget build and nothing crazy since I know what the turbo kit is capable of and already maxed it out.
Wiseco pistons stock compression
Brian Crower h beam rods
Acl bearings
Supertech dual valve springs/retainers
Oem head gasket
Arp head studs
Supertech valve seals
Now it i get my head rebuild I will add supertech bronze valve guides and super tech nitrate coated valves.
What do you all think? Plan is to have it tuned on flex fuel at 10psi and drive it. Maybe boost more in future but for now I want to drive it. I don't need beefier parts since the turbo is only good for 657 which we maxed out on E85. I don't plan on upgrading the turbo or anything else.
for 10psi....stock long block my friend. but if you are gonna build it, id go ferrea top end and sleeve it. mahle appears to work with frm, but you need a shop that can handle boring/honing the block correctly.
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Well heres the deal. I want to get it built for future to what I had done before it blew, but for now I just want to drive it at 10psi and not have to worry about all the mess I have got myself into. Once I get bored I can always come back and retune, I just want to have the room to do it later without having the motor blow again.
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Well heres the deal. I want to get it built for future to what I had done before it blew, but for now I just want to drive it at 10psi and not have to worry about all the mess I have got myself into. Once I get bored I can always come back and retune, I just want to have the room to do it later without having the motor blow again.
gotcha. sleeve it then. and honestly, pay a bit extra for some good stuff. me personally though, i like oem bearings. whats other opinions on acl vs oem?
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Well heres the deal. I want to get it built for future to what I had done before it blew, but for now I just want to drive it at 10psi and not have to worry about all the mess I have got myself into. Once I get bored I can always come back and retune, I just want to have the room to do it later without having the motor blow again.
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And there benson sleeves there the best to me life time warranty never to.drop or shift dan is the man in my book then u can do the rods and pistons you want and hell man the stock head will be fine under 800 in my book just do the springs and retainers and head studs
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